https://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Jess&feedformat=atomwiki.occupyboston.org - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T06:25:25ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.41.0https://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=GA/Minutes&diff=2490GA/Minutes2011-10-23T21:45:37Z<p>Jess: /* GA #18 Monday, October 17th 2011 @Camp */</p>
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==GA #22, Saturday, October 22th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
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==No General Assembly on Friday, October 21th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
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===[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_20_2011_Evening.rtf GA_Minutes_Oct_20_2011_Evening.rtf]=== <br />
-The GA ratified a proposal by the Facilitation Working Group:<br />
* The Facilitators Working Group (FWG) proposes, starting on Sunday, October 23, that OccupyBoston move to a schedule of conducting General Assembly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and in case of emergencies.<br />
* The FWG proposes that all Working Groups hold at least one publicly accessible, weekly meeting -- except Legal WG, whose meetings are necessarily confidential. The day and time and place of the meeting is to be posted on the OccupyBoston website, and made available to the Info tent and the Media scheduling boards. The meeting will be facilitated as a horizontal democracy using a consensus decision-making process. During the non-GA evenings, there will be facilitated discussions and debates starting 7pm, on issues that interest the Occupy Boston community. Topics for these non-GA nights should be proposed in advance by individuals or Working Groups during General Assembly.<br />
* The FWG offers its services to all Working Groups who wish to be trained in a consensus process, and, if needed, can help Working Groups with the facilitation of their first scheduled public meeting.<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- The GA passed a resolution in solidarity with Occupy the Hood (see [http://www.occupyboston.org/2011/10/21/occupy-boston-occupy-hood-present-day-strength-solidarity-2/ Occupyboston.org])</span><br><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-'''Announcements'''</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Tech -- Sat from noon to nineish we'll be training WG to set up email lists, addresses, domain names, etc.</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Outreach -- there are flyering kits for various events at the flying table. Contact us at [mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com], also at the welcome area</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Occupy boston globe -- Kickstarter is close to 6K of 8K! still need presses to donate printings or discount printings. if anyone knows of any presses please come find me!</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We also need more writers, we need profiles from the camp, local stories, stories of economic disenfranchisement, disconnect w/ elected representatives, and Occupies around MA. Also we need liaisons from WGs, we need info from you to post. When we print dailies, this is how to get info out! Email us at [mailto:submit@occupybostonglobe.com submit@occupybostonglobe.com], or e-mail me at [mailto:danieljoshuaschneider3@gmail.com danieljoshuaschneider3@gmail.com]</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">DA has two actions planned this weekend. Friday we are going to this thing in MA. Meet here at 4:30! We'll take the silver line. Saturday we will be doing something in cooperation with OtH at the police station by the Ruggles stop. It is National Stop Police Brutality day. Meet here at 11.</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Free School University: Meeting sat at 3p; we need more volunteers and someone here Tue Wed Thurs for daytime help. Even one person any day, half a day, whenever you can be there.</span><br />
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==GA #20 Wednesday, October 19th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
Informal GA due to rain, guided by one or two facilitators and not making official decisions. Not enough Facilitators to facilitate a formal GA.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_18_2011_Evening.txt GA #19 Tuesday, October 18th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
--Native Solidary Group reads UAINE's response to Occupy Boston's Statement of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples (endorsed Oct. 8)<br><br />
--GA tables Direct Action's proposal to rent a charter bus for traveling to other Occupy cities<br><br />
--GA tables proposal for Occupy Boston color (blue, and purple discussed, both tabled)<br><br />
--GA tables individual proposal for Mission Statement of Occupy Boston.<br><br />
--Media Working Group meeting (all can attend) 9pm tomorrow (Wednesday 10/20)<br><br />
--Noam Chomsky will speak on SATURDAY (not Wednesday) see occupyboston.org.<br><br />
--Thursday night (time TBA, see Media releases) Roxbury event: Hibernian Hall event celebrating Roxbury organizing<br><br />
-- [http://www.facebook.com/tranzmissionprisonproject The Asheville (NC) Tranzmission Prison Project] is doing a tour and has<br><br />
agreed to do a workshop for occupyboston folk. They would like to do<br><br />
this workshop at 2pm on Saturday the 22nd and meet at the Gandhi<br><br />
statue. At this point, there is limit to the amount of people who can<br><br />
attend.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_17_2011_Evening.docx GA #18 Monday, October 17th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
-GA ratifies Tech Working Group (OBIT)'s proposal towards security measure:<br />
<br />
"For both security and political reasons, the Occupy Boston Information Technology (OBIT) Working Group proposes that all working groups move off of Google Groups and onto mailing lists hosted by May First/People Link. In addition, and for the same reasons, we propose using our own domain—<span style="color: #0000cc;">[http://occupyboston.org/ occupyboston.org]</span>—for working-group email addresses. This transfer should occur by November 1, with training and support supplied by OBIT."<br />
<br />
-Finance Working Group announces formation of the Finance Accountability Group, meetings open to all<br><br />
-Noam Chomsky will speak on Wednesday Oct 19 at 6:15 before GA.<br><br />
-Direct Action in planning for an event on National Police Brutality Day, Saturday.<br><br />
-Free School University events (see their events calendar on [http://www.occupybostonglobe.com/ www.occupybostonglobe.com])<br><br />
-Labor event [needs to be edited]<br><br />
-Individual Proposal of a "Declaration of Occupation" presented to GA, retracted for further work.<br><br />
--Individual Proposal Roadmap to Horizontal Democracy and Economic Justice.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_16_2011_Evening.txt GA #17 Sunday, October 16th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
Short GA tonight (Working Group announcements and individual announcements only) due to Anti-Racism and Oppression workshop.<br />
<br />
'''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_15_2011_Evening.txt GA #16 Saturday, October 15 @Camp]</span>'''<br><br />
-The GA passed a proposal from the Finance Working re:accountable and transparent finance system for Occupy Boston. TBA on Finance Working Group's page.<br><br />
'''-''' Outreach''':''' We are seeking 100 supporters to join eviction blockade with City LIfe / Vida Urbana this Monday. Monday 10/17, there will be an eviction blockade and rally at a home that is being foreclosed on in Malden. Contact: Katie ([mailto:katie.gradowski@gmail.com katie.gradowski@gmail.com]) or with Nicole at the direct action.<br><br />
-Tech: There is now a new "I'm being arrested" App for download. Check Tech Working Group site for info.<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #15 Friday, October 14 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file]<br><br />
Short GA due to rain.<br><br />
- Passed proposal to reschedule Anti-Opression workshop to Sunday.<br><br />
- Proposal brought that OB participate in Sunday's World Food Day. By this time, we did not have quorum.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_13_2011_Evening.txt GA #14 Thursday, October 13th @Camp]== <br />
-GA passes Resolution:<br />
===='''United with the World for Global Democrac'''y==== <br />
On [http://15october.net/ 15th October 2011,] united in our diversity, united for global change, we demand global democracy: global governance by the people, for the people. Inspired by our sisters and brothers in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, New York, Palestine-Israel, Spain and Greece, we too call for a regime change: a global regime change. In the words of Vandana Shiva, the Indian activist, today we demand replacing the G8 with the whole of humanity – the G 7,000,000,000.<br><br />
Undemocratic international institutions are our global Mubarak, our global Assad, our global Gaddafi. These include: the IMF, the WTO, global markets, multinational banks, the G8G20, the European Central Bank and the UN Security Council. Like Mubarak and Assad, these institutions must not be allowed to run people’s lives without their consent. We are all born equal, rich or poor, woman or man. Every African and Asian is equal to every European and American. Our global institutions must reflect this, or be overturned.<br><br />
Today, more than ever before, global forces shape people’s lives. Our jobs, health, housing, education and pensions are controlled by global banks, markets, tax-havens, corporations and financial crises. Our environment is being destroyed by pollution in other continents. Our safety is determined by international wars and international trade in arms, drugs and natural resources. We are losing control over our lives. This must stop. This will stop. The citizens of the world must get control over the decisions that influence them in all levels – from global to local. That is global democracy. That is what we demand today.<br><br />
Today, like the Mexican Zapatistas, we say “¡Ya basta! Aquí el pueblo manda y el gobierno obedece”: Enough! Here the people command and global institutions obey! Like the Spanish Tomalaplaza we say “Democracia Real Ya”: True global democracy now!” Today we call the citizens of the world: let us globalise Tahrir Square! Let us globalise Puerta del Sol!<br><br />
Follow it on Facebook from October 14th: [http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-for-Global-Democracy/281998261825102 http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-for-Global-Democracy/281998261825102]<br />
<br />
Discuss it on Twitter with the hashtag #globaldemocracy<br><br />
Endorsements: Noam Chomsky,Vandana Shiva, Eduardo Galeano, Michael Hardt, Naomi Klein, Tim Gee, Nicola Vallinoto- Council member of the World Federalist Movement, ATTAC Spain, ATTAC France, Egality London, Egality Berlin, War on Want – London, Globalise Resistance – London, Uncut UK, Uncut Italy, DRY International, Gaia Foundation, Democracia Real – Argentina, General Assembly Puerta del Sol – Madrid, General Assembly London, General Assembly Buenos Aires, General Assembly Sao Paulo, General Assembly Manchester<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #13 Wednesday, October 12 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file and summary]<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #12 Tuesday, October 11 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file and summary]<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_10_2011_Morning.txt GA #11 Monday, October 10 @Camp]</span>'''== <br />
[task: summary]<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_09_2011_Evening.txt GA #10 Sunday, October 9 @Camp]</span>'''== <br />
[task: summary]<br />
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===[[GA Archive Week 2 October 2nd to October 8th 2011|GA Archive Week #2 October 2nd to October 8th 2011]] (GA Meetings #3-9)=== <br />
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==='''[[GA Archive Week 1 September 27th to October 1st 2011|GA Archive Week #1 September 27th to October 1st 2011]]''' (GA Planning 1,2 and 3 + GA 1 and 2)=== <br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/GA+Minutes GA Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=GA/Minutes&diff=2489GA/Minutes2011-10-23T21:45:07Z<p>Jess: /* GA #18 Monday, October 17th 2011 @Camp */</p>
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<div>[task: we are missing Mins files for the following dates Sept 27th - Oct 4th, Oct 6th - 8th and Oct. 11th, 12th and the 14th. For details on how to help fill the gaps check out [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/message/view/GA+Minutes/44557288 this discussion] ]<br />
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=[[General Assembly]] Meeting Minutes and Summary Archive= <br />
([[Instructions for Uploading Minutes|Instructions for Uploading Minutes]])<br><br />
'''''Learn about the [[General Assembly]]'''''<br />
<br />
==GA #22, Saturday, October 22th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
<br />
==No General Assembly on Friday, October 21th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
<br />
===[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_20_2011_Evening.rtf GA_Minutes_Oct_20_2011_Evening.rtf]=== <br />
-The GA ratified a proposal by the Facilitation Working Group:<br />
* The Facilitators Working Group (FWG) proposes, starting on Sunday, October 23, that OccupyBoston move to a schedule of conducting General Assembly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and in case of emergencies.<br />
* The FWG proposes that all Working Groups hold at least one publicly accessible, weekly meeting -- except Legal WG, whose meetings are necessarily confidential. The day and time and place of the meeting is to be posted on the OccupyBoston website, and made available to the Info tent and the Media scheduling boards. The meeting will be facilitated as a horizontal democracy using a consensus decision-making process. During the non-GA evenings, there will be facilitated discussions and debates starting 7pm, on issues that interest the Occupy Boston community. Topics for these non-GA nights should be proposed in advance by individuals or Working Groups during General Assembly.<br />
* The FWG offers its services to all Working Groups who wish to be trained in a consensus process, and, if needed, can help Working Groups with the facilitation of their first scheduled public meeting.<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- The GA passed a resolution in solidarity with Occupy the Hood (see [http://www.occupyboston.org/2011/10/21/occupy-boston-occupy-hood-present-day-strength-solidarity-2/ Occupyboston.org])</span><br><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-'''Announcements'''</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Tech -- Sat from noon to nineish we'll be training WG to set up email lists, addresses, domain names, etc.</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Outreach -- there are flyering kits for various events at the flying table. Contact us at [mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com], also at the welcome area</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Occupy boston globe -- Kickstarter is close to 6K of 8K! still need presses to donate printings or discount printings. if anyone knows of any presses please come find me!</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We also need more writers, we need profiles from the camp, local stories, stories of economic disenfranchisement, disconnect w/ elected representatives, and Occupies around MA. Also we need liaisons from WGs, we need info from you to post. When we print dailies, this is how to get info out! Email us at [mailto:submit@occupybostonglobe.com submit@occupybostonglobe.com], or e-mail me at [mailto:danieljoshuaschneider3@gmail.com danieljoshuaschneider3@gmail.com]</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">DA has two actions planned this weekend. Friday we are going to this thing in MA. Meet here at 4:30! We'll take the silver line. Saturday we will be doing something in cooperation with OtH at the police station by the Ruggles stop. It is National Stop Police Brutality day. Meet here at 11.</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Free School University: Meeting sat at 3p; we need more volunteers and someone here Tue Wed Thurs for daytime help. Even one person any day, half a day, whenever you can be there.</span><br />
<br />
==GA #20 Wednesday, October 19th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
Informal GA due to rain, guided by one or two facilitators and not making official decisions. Not enough Facilitators to facilitate a formal GA.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_18_2011_Evening.txt GA #19 Tuesday, October 18th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
--Native Solidary Group reads UAINE's response to Occupy Boston's Statement of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples (endorsed Oct. 8)<br><br />
--GA tables Direct Action's proposal to rent a charter bus for traveling to other Occupy cities<br><br />
--GA tables proposal for Occupy Boston color (blue, and purple discussed, both tabled)<br><br />
--GA tables individual proposal for Mission Statement of Occupy Boston.<br><br />
--Media Working Group meeting (all can attend) 9pm tomorrow (Wednesday 10/20)<br><br />
--Noam Chomsky will speak on SATURDAY (not Wednesday) see occupyboston.org.<br><br />
--Thursday night (time TBA, see Media releases) Roxbury event: Hibernian Hall event celebrating Roxbury organizing<br><br />
-- [http://www.facebook.com/tranzmissionprisonproject The Asheville (NC) Tranzmission Prison Project] is doing a tour and has<br><br />
agreed to do a workshop for occupyboston folk. They would like to do<br><br />
this workshop at 2pm on Saturday the 22nd and meet at the Gandhi<br><br />
statue. At this point, there is limit to the amount of people who can<br><br />
attend.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_17_2011_Evening.docx GA #18 Monday, October 17th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
-GA ratifies Tech Working Group (OBIT)'s proposal towards security measure:<br />
<br />
"For both security and political reasons, the Occupy Boston Information Technology (OBIT) Working Group proposes that all working groups move off of Google Groups and onto mailing lists hosted by May First/People Link. In addition, and for the same reasons, we propose using our own domain—<span style="color: #0000cc;">[http://occupyboston.org/ occupyboston.org]</span>—for working-group email addresses. This transfer should occur by November 1, with training and support supplied by OBIT."<br />
<br />
-Finance Working Group announces formation of the Finance Accountability Group, meetings open to all<br><br />
-Noam Chomsky will speak on Wednesday Oct 19 at 6:15 before GA.<br><br />
-Direct Action in planning for an event on National Police Brutality Day, Saturday.<br><br />
-Free School University events (see their events calendar on [www.occupybostonglobe.com www.occupybostonglobe.com])<br><br />
-Labor event [needs to be edited]<br><br />
-Individual Proposal of a "Declaration of Occupation" presented to GA, retracted for further work.<br><br />
--Individual Proposal Roadmap to Horizontal Democracy and Economic Justice.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_16_2011_Evening.txt GA #17 Sunday, October 16th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
Short GA tonight (Working Group announcements and individual announcements only) due to Anti-Racism and Oppression workshop.<br />
<br />
'''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_15_2011_Evening.txt GA #16 Saturday, October 15 @Camp]</span>'''<br><br />
-The GA passed a proposal from the Finance Working re:accountable and transparent finance system for Occupy Boston. TBA on Finance Working Group's page.<br><br />
'''-''' Outreach''':''' We are seeking 100 supporters to join eviction blockade with City LIfe / Vida Urbana this Monday. Monday 10/17, there will be an eviction blockade and rally at a home that is being foreclosed on in Malden. Contact: Katie ([mailto:katie.gradowski@gmail.com katie.gradowski@gmail.com]) or with Nicole at the direct action.<br><br />
-Tech: There is now a new "I'm being arrested" App for download. Check Tech Working Group site for info.<br />
<br />
=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #15 Friday, October 14 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file]<br><br />
Short GA due to rain.<br><br />
- Passed proposal to reschedule Anti-Opression workshop to Sunday.<br><br />
- Proposal brought that OB participate in Sunday's World Food Day. By this time, we did not have quorum.<br />
<br />
==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_13_2011_Evening.txt GA #14 Thursday, October 13th @Camp]== <br />
-GA passes Resolution:<br />
===='''United with the World for Global Democrac'''y==== <br />
On [http://15october.net/ 15th October 2011,] united in our diversity, united for global change, we demand global democracy: global governance by the people, for the people. Inspired by our sisters and brothers in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, New York, Palestine-Israel, Spain and Greece, we too call for a regime change: a global regime change. In the words of Vandana Shiva, the Indian activist, today we demand replacing the G8 with the whole of humanity – the G 7,000,000,000.<br><br />
Undemocratic international institutions are our global Mubarak, our global Assad, our global Gaddafi. These include: the IMF, the WTO, global markets, multinational banks, the G8G20, the European Central Bank and the UN Security Council. Like Mubarak and Assad, these institutions must not be allowed to run people’s lives without their consent. We are all born equal, rich or poor, woman or man. Every African and Asian is equal to every European and American. Our global institutions must reflect this, or be overturned.<br><br />
Today, more than ever before, global forces shape people’s lives. Our jobs, health, housing, education and pensions are controlled by global banks, markets, tax-havens, corporations and financial crises. Our environment is being destroyed by pollution in other continents. Our safety is determined by international wars and international trade in arms, drugs and natural resources. We are losing control over our lives. This must stop. This will stop. The citizens of the world must get control over the decisions that influence them in all levels – from global to local. That is global democracy. That is what we demand today.<br><br />
Today, like the Mexican Zapatistas, we say “¡Ya basta! Aquí el pueblo manda y el gobierno obedece”: Enough! Here the people command and global institutions obey! Like the Spanish Tomalaplaza we say “Democracia Real Ya”: True global democracy now!” Today we call the citizens of the world: let us globalise Tahrir Square! Let us globalise Puerta del Sol!<br><br />
Follow it on Facebook from October 14th: [http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-for-Global-Democracy/281998261825102 http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-for-Global-Democracy/281998261825102]<br />
<br />
Discuss it on Twitter with the hashtag #globaldemocracy<br><br />
Endorsements: Noam Chomsky,Vandana Shiva, Eduardo Galeano, Michael Hardt, Naomi Klein, Tim Gee, Nicola Vallinoto- Council member of the World Federalist Movement, ATTAC Spain, ATTAC France, Egality London, Egality Berlin, War on Want – London, Globalise Resistance – London, Uncut UK, Uncut Italy, DRY International, Gaia Foundation, Democracia Real – Argentina, General Assembly Puerta del Sol – Madrid, General Assembly London, General Assembly Buenos Aires, General Assembly Sao Paulo, General Assembly Manchester<br />
<br />
=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #13 Wednesday, October 12 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file and summary]<br />
<br />
=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #12 Tuesday, October 11 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file and summary]<br />
<br />
=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_10_2011_Morning.txt GA #11 Monday, October 10 @Camp]</span>'''== <br />
[task: summary]<br />
<br />
=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_09_2011_Evening.txt GA #10 Sunday, October 9 @Camp]</span>'''== <br />
[task: summary]<br />
<br />
===[[GA Archive Week 2 October 2nd to October 8th 2011|GA Archive Week #2 October 2nd to October 8th 2011]] (GA Meetings #3-9)=== <br />
<br />
==='''[[GA Archive Week 1 September 27th to October 1st 2011|GA Archive Week #1 September 27th to October 1st 2011]]''' (GA Planning 1,2 and 3 + GA 1 and 2)=== <br />
-------<br />
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/GA+Minutes GA Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=GA/Minutes&diff=2488GA/Minutes2011-10-23T21:43:45Z<p>Jess: /* GA #18 Monday, October 17th 2011 @Camp */</p>
<hr />
<div>[task: we are missing Mins files for the following dates Sept 27th - Oct 4th, Oct 6th - 8th and Oct. 11th, 12th and the 14th. For details on how to help fill the gaps check out [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/message/view/GA+Minutes/44557288 this discussion] ]<br />
<br />
=[[General Assembly]] Meeting Minutes and Summary Archive= <br />
([[Instructions for Uploading Minutes|Instructions for Uploading Minutes]])<br><br />
'''''Learn about the [[General Assembly]]'''''<br />
<br />
==GA #22, Saturday, October 22th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
<br />
==No General Assembly on Friday, October 21th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
<br />
===[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_20_2011_Evening.rtf GA_Minutes_Oct_20_2011_Evening.rtf]=== <br />
-The GA ratified a proposal by the Facilitation Working Group:<br />
* The Facilitators Working Group (FWG) proposes, starting on Sunday, October 23, that OccupyBoston move to a schedule of conducting General Assembly on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and in case of emergencies.<br />
* The FWG proposes that all Working Groups hold at least one publicly accessible, weekly meeting -- except Legal WG, whose meetings are necessarily confidential. The day and time and place of the meeting is to be posted on the OccupyBoston website, and made available to the Info tent and the Media scheduling boards. The meeting will be facilitated as a horizontal democracy using a consensus decision-making process. During the non-GA evenings, there will be facilitated discussions and debates starting 7pm, on issues that interest the Occupy Boston community. Topics for these non-GA nights should be proposed in advance by individuals or Working Groups during General Assembly.<br />
* The FWG offers its services to all Working Groups who wish to be trained in a consensus process, and, if needed, can help Working Groups with the facilitation of their first scheduled public meeting.<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- The GA passed a resolution in solidarity with Occupy the Hood (see [http://www.occupyboston.org/2011/10/21/occupy-boston-occupy-hood-present-day-strength-solidarity-2/ Occupyboston.org])</span><br><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-'''Announcements'''</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Tech -- Sat from noon to nineish we'll be training WG to set up email lists, addresses, domain names, etc.</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Outreach -- there are flyering kits for various events at the flying table. Contact us at [mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com], also at the welcome area</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> Occupy boston globe -- Kickstarter is close to 6K of 8K! still need presses to donate printings or discount printings. if anyone knows of any presses please come find me!</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">We also need more writers, we need profiles from the camp, local stories, stories of economic disenfranchisement, disconnect w/ elected representatives, and Occupies around MA. Also we need liaisons from WGs, we need info from you to post. When we print dailies, this is how to get info out! Email us at [mailto:submit@occupybostonglobe.com submit@occupybostonglobe.com], or e-mail me at [mailto:danieljoshuaschneider3@gmail.com danieljoshuaschneider3@gmail.com]</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">DA has two actions planned this weekend. Friday we are going to this thing in MA. Meet here at 4:30! We'll take the silver line. Saturday we will be doing something in cooperation with OtH at the police station by the Ruggles stop. It is National Stop Police Brutality day. Meet here at 11.</span><br />
* <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Free School University: Meeting sat at 3p; we need more volunteers and someone here Tue Wed Thurs for daytime help. Even one person any day, half a day, whenever you can be there.</span><br />
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==GA #20 Wednesday, October 19th 2011 @ Camp== <br />
Informal GA due to rain, guided by one or two facilitators and not making official decisions. Not enough Facilitators to facilitate a formal GA.<br />
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==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_18_2011_Evening.txt GA #19 Tuesday, October 18th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
--Native Solidary Group reads UAINE's response to Occupy Boston's Statement of Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples (endorsed Oct. 8)<br><br />
--GA tables Direct Action's proposal to rent a charter bus for traveling to other Occupy cities<br><br />
--GA tables proposal for Occupy Boston color (blue, and purple discussed, both tabled)<br><br />
--GA tables individual proposal for Mission Statement of Occupy Boston.<br><br />
--Media Working Group meeting (all can attend) 9pm tomorrow (Wednesday 10/20)<br><br />
--Noam Chomsky will speak on SATURDAY (not Wednesday) see occupyboston.org.<br><br />
--Thursday night (time TBA, see Media releases) Roxbury event: Hibernian Hall event celebrating Roxbury organizing<br><br />
-- [http://www.facebook.com/tranzmissionprisonproject The Asheville (NC) Tranzmission Prison Project] is doing a tour and has<br><br />
agreed to do a workshop for occupyboston folk. They would like to do<br><br />
this workshop at 2pm on Saturday the 22nd and meet at the Gandhi<br><br />
statue. At this point, there is limit to the amount of people who can<br><br />
attend.<br />
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==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_17_2011_Evening.docx GA #18 Monday, October 17th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
-GA ratifies Tech Working Group (OBIT)'s proposal towards security measure:<br />
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"For both security and political reasons, the Occupy Boston Information Technology (OBIT) Working Group proposes that all working groups move off of Google Groups and onto mailing lists hosted by May First/People Link. In addition, and for the same reasons, we propose using our own domain—<span style="color: #0000cc;">[http://occupyboston.org/ occupyboston.org]</span>—for working-group email addresses. This transfer should occur by November 1, with training and support supplied by OBIT."<br />
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-Finance Working Group announces formation of the Finance Accountability Group, meetings open to all<br><br />
-Noam Chomsky will speak on Wednesday Oct 19 at 6:15 before GA.<br><br />
-Direct Action in planning for an event on National Police Brutality Day, Saturday.<br><br />
-Free School University events (see their events calendar on www.occupybostonglobe.com)<br><br />
-Labor event [needs to be edited]<br><br />
-Individual Proposal of a "Declaration of Occupation" presented to GA, retracted for further work.<br><br />
--Individual Proposal Roadmap to Horizontal Democracy and Economic Justice.<br />
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==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_16_2011_Evening.txt GA #17 Sunday, October 16th 2011 @Camp]== <br />
Short GA tonight (Working Group announcements and individual announcements only) due to Anti-Racism and Oppression workshop.<br />
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'''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_15_2011_Evening.txt GA #16 Saturday, October 15 @Camp]</span>'''<br><br />
-The GA passed a proposal from the Finance Working re:accountable and transparent finance system for Occupy Boston. TBA on Finance Working Group's page.<br><br />
'''-''' Outreach''':''' We are seeking 100 supporters to join eviction blockade with City LIfe / Vida Urbana this Monday. Monday 10/17, there will be an eviction blockade and rally at a home that is being foreclosed on in Malden. Contact: Katie ([mailto:katie.gradowski@gmail.com katie.gradowski@gmail.com]) or with Nicole at the direct action.<br><br />
-Tech: There is now a new "I'm being arrested" App for download. Check Tech Working Group site for info.<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #15 Friday, October 14 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file]<br><br />
Short GA due to rain.<br><br />
- Passed proposal to reschedule Anti-Opression workshop to Sunday.<br><br />
- Proposal brought that OB participate in Sunday's World Food Day. By this time, we did not have quorum.<br />
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==[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_13_2011_Evening.txt GA #14 Thursday, October 13th @Camp]== <br />
-GA passes Resolution:<br />
===='''United with the World for Global Democrac'''y==== <br />
On [http://15october.net/ 15th October 2011,] united in our diversity, united for global change, we demand global democracy: global governance by the people, for the people. Inspired by our sisters and brothers in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Bahrain, New York, Palestine-Israel, Spain and Greece, we too call for a regime change: a global regime change. In the words of Vandana Shiva, the Indian activist, today we demand replacing the G8 with the whole of humanity – the G 7,000,000,000.<br><br />
Undemocratic international institutions are our global Mubarak, our global Assad, our global Gaddafi. These include: the IMF, the WTO, global markets, multinational banks, the G8G20, the European Central Bank and the UN Security Council. Like Mubarak and Assad, these institutions must not be allowed to run people’s lives without their consent. We are all born equal, rich or poor, woman or man. Every African and Asian is equal to every European and American. Our global institutions must reflect this, or be overturned.<br><br />
Today, more than ever before, global forces shape people’s lives. Our jobs, health, housing, education and pensions are controlled by global banks, markets, tax-havens, corporations and financial crises. Our environment is being destroyed by pollution in other continents. Our safety is determined by international wars and international trade in arms, drugs and natural resources. We are losing control over our lives. This must stop. This will stop. The citizens of the world must get control over the decisions that influence them in all levels – from global to local. That is global democracy. That is what we demand today.<br><br />
Today, like the Mexican Zapatistas, we say “¡Ya basta! Aquí el pueblo manda y el gobierno obedece”: Enough! Here the people command and global institutions obey! Like the Spanish Tomalaplaza we say “Democracia Real Ya”: True global democracy now!” Today we call the citizens of the world: let us globalise Tahrir Square! Let us globalise Puerta del Sol!<br><br />
Follow it on Facebook from October 14th: [http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-for-Global-Democracy/281998261825102 http://www.facebook.com/pages/United-for-Global-Democracy/281998261825102]<br />
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Discuss it on Twitter with the hashtag #globaldemocracy<br><br />
Endorsements: Noam Chomsky,Vandana Shiva, Eduardo Galeano, Michael Hardt, Naomi Klein, Tim Gee, Nicola Vallinoto- Council member of the World Federalist Movement, ATTAC Spain, ATTAC France, Egality London, Egality Berlin, War on Want – London, Globalise Resistance – London, Uncut UK, Uncut Italy, DRY International, Gaia Foundation, Democracia Real – Argentina, General Assembly Puerta del Sol – Madrid, General Assembly London, General Assembly Buenos Aires, General Assembly Sao Paulo, General Assembly Manchester<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #13 Wednesday, October 12 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file and summary]<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">GA #12 Tuesday, October 11 @Camp</span>'''== <br />
[task: mins file and summary]<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_10_2011_Morning.txt GA #11 Monday, October 10 @Camp]</span>'''== <br />
[task: summary]<br />
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=='''<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/file/view/GA_Minutes_Oct_09_2011_Evening.txt GA #10 Sunday, October 9 @Camp]</span>'''== <br />
[task: summary]<br />
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===[[GA Archive Week 2 October 2nd to October 8th 2011|GA Archive Week #2 October 2nd to October 8th 2011]] (GA Meetings #3-9)=== <br />
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==='''[[GA Archive Week 1 September 27th to October 1st 2011|GA Archive Week #1 September 27th to October 1st 2011]]''' (GA Planning 1,2 and 3 + GA 1 and 2)=== <br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/GA+Minutes GA Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Media/Int/Video&diff=2487Arts/Media/Int/Video2011-10-23T21:40:46Z<p>Jess: /* Occupy Boston Take On Bank Of America */</p>
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<div>October 11, 2011<br />
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[http://www.boston.com/news/source/2011/10/occupy_boston_p.html Video from Occupy Boston protesters]<br><br />
Boston.com<br />
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October 16, 2011<br><br />
By Wiki User Petruk<br />
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=====October 8th, 2011===== <br />
==The Fed Protest== <br />
Flag carrier climbs doorway. Protesters conduct general assembly.<br />
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=====October 6, 2011===== <br />
==Cornel West Addresses Occupy Boston== <br />
Today noted author, activist, and Princeton University professor Cornel West addressed<br><br />
Occupy Boston and members of the National Nurses United union.<br />
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=====October 4, 2011===== <br />
'''<span style="font-size: 1.3em;">Occupy Boston - Day 5 - Touring the Site and Talking with Occupiers</span>'''<br><br />
Colby Peterson and Denzil Egan tour the Occupy Boston site and listen in and participate in some discussions regarding outreach for the movement.<br />
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=====September 30, 2011===== <br />
=<span style="vertical-align: top;">Occupy Boston ~ Day One </span>= <br />
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September 30, 2011<br />
==Occupy Boston Take On Bank Of America== <br />
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=====September 30, 2011=====<br />
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==Why Do You Occupy? - Interviews At Occupy Boston== <br />
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=====September 30, 2011===== <br />
==Noam Chomsky on Occupy Boston== <br />
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September 30, 2011<br />
=='''<span style="font-size: 1.3em;">Occupy Boston - Scenes from the Evening</span>'''== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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September 28, 2011<br />
==<span class="long-title" style="vertical-align: top;">Occupy Boston ~The basic of a General Assembly at a horizontal democracy </span>== <br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Int.+Video Int. Video at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Media/Int/Video&diff=2486Arts/Media/Int/Video2011-10-23T21:39:59Z<p>Jess: /* */</p>
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<div>October 11, 2011<br />
<br />
[http://www.boston.com/news/source/2011/10/occupy_boston_p.html Video from Occupy Boston protesters]<br><br />
Boston.com<br />
<br />
October 16, 2011<br><br />
By Wiki User Petruk<br />
<br />
=====October 8th, 2011===== <br />
==The Fed Protest== <br />
Flag carrier climbs doorway. Protesters conduct general assembly.<br />
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=====October 6, 2011===== <br />
==Cornel West Addresses Occupy Boston== <br />
Today noted author, activist, and Princeton University professor Cornel West addressed<br><br />
Occupy Boston and members of the National Nurses United union.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=====October 4, 2011===== <br />
'''<span style="font-size: 1.3em;">Occupy Boston - Day 5 - Touring the Site and Talking with Occupiers</span>'''<br><br />
Colby Peterson and Denzil Egan tour the Occupy Boston site and listen in and participate in some discussions regarding outreach for the movement.<br />
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=====September 30, 2011===== <br />
=<span style="vertical-align: top;">Occupy Boston ~ Day One </span>= <br />
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September 30, 2011<br />
==Occupy Boston Take On Bank Of America== <br />
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=====September 30, 2011===== <br />
==Why Do You Occupy? - Interviews At Occupy Boston== <br />
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=====September 30, 2011===== <br />
==Noam Chomsky on Occupy Boston== <br />
===<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;"></span>=== <br />
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September 30, 2011<br />
=='''<span style="font-size: 1.3em;">Occupy Boston - Scenes from the Evening</span>'''== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 13px;"></span><br />
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September 28, 2011<br />
==<span class="long-title" style="vertical-align: top;">Occupy Boston ~The basic of a General Assembly at a horizontal democracy </span>== <br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Int.+Video Int. Video at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Solidarity/Students_Occupy&diff=2475Solidarity/Students Occupy2011-10-23T20:44:47Z<p>Jess: /* Announcements */</p>
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<div>=Announcements= <br />
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Posted on October 7, 2011 <br />
<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br><br />
Contact: Victoria Porell<br><br />
602-999-7312<br><br />
[mailto:toriporell@gmail.com toriporell@gmail.com] <br />
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'''Occupy Boston Gains Student Solidarity'''<br />
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The students of Boston convened Thursday night to plan together and decide how to most effectively leverage their power and resources in solidarity with the Occupy Boston movement. In the same process that Occupy Boston has utilized, a General Assembly where all decisions are made collectively, '''the students solidified a plan to march on Monday October 10 at 1:30 pm from Boston Common'''. About 10 area schools were represented and the group hashed out how systems of communication will function within the group and between campuses. '''At the Monday march, over 1000 students are expected from 17 area colleges and universities.'''<br />
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Historically, social movements have employed the energy, passion and vision of society’s disenfranchised youth. Students and young people today are an increasingly disappointed and discontent population of the 99% of the United States not served by the current economic system. “We pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to an education industry that continues to mimic the irresponsible, unaccountable, and unethical financial practices of Wall Street. University presidents make $500,000 or more for doing so, campus workers are paid poverty wages and students graduate with outrageous amounts of student debt, in a hostile economic climate, with few job opportunities” said one Northeastern University student.<br />
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This generation now has the opportunity to stand together with students across the country to exercise their democratic rights, leverage their power as students and change the status quo. With the world’s eyes upon them, the Occupy movement is challenging the existing economic and political system. Occupy Boston is the beginning of an ongoing discussion about the problems with America’s economic system and how it has damaged government and the fabric of society as a whole. ### For more information visit [http://collegesoccupyboston.com http://collegesoccupyboston.com] <br />
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===Contact Us=== <br />
Twitter:<br><br />
[http://twitter.com/#%21/StudentsOccupy [http://twitter.com/#!/StudentsOccupy] http://twitter.com/#!/StudentsOccupy]]<br />
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Facebook:<br><br />
[[https://www.facebook.com/pages/StudentsOccupyBoston/203308676406162]]<br />
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Website:<br><br />
[[http://collegesoccupyboston.com/]]<br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Students+Occupy Students Occupy at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Strategies,_Proposals,_Positions&diff=2474Strategies, Proposals, Positions2011-10-23T20:42:51Z<p>Jess: /* Links */</p>
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<div>This Working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.<br />
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SCROLL DOWN to see links to on-going policy statement development. Note the dates to see where the current conversation is happening. And note which docs have been APPROVED BY GA. If a doc has not been approved, then it is DRAFT (in process).<br />
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To join in on the conversation:<br />
* '''Onsite Schedule/Meeting Time: TBA'''<br />
* '''Online discussions:'''<br><br />
** Wiki (Document Development and Comment-posts)<br><br />
*** SCROLL DOWN and choose a link. Note the "tabs" on each page. One for the page, and one for "posts" ABOUT the page<br><br />
*** For wiki access, pleas choose the "join this wiki".<br><br />
*** [[Practice Statement|Practice Editing]] a Wiki here.<br />
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** Email Group discussing specific policies/technical mechanics: [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp?hl=en]]<br><br />
*** EMAIL DISCUSSION HISTORY (this is under construction but you can track the history at the googlegroup homepages) help: Terra 978 808 7173, [mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com] <br />
* Take the Issue Survey (You can only take this once)<br />
** Link to the Survey: <span style="color: #0000cc;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0]</span> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0]</span>]<br><br />
** Link to the Survey Results (constantly updating): <span style="color: #0000cc;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart]</span> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart]</span>]<br><br />
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<u>'''GENERAL ISSUES (brainstorming and process discussion)'''</u><br />
* [[statement of purpose|Statement of Purpose]] - Our first priority is to create an inclusive umbrella statement of purpose; specific issues will follow next.<br />
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* [[Warren Buffet Ideas|Warren Buffet Ideas]] [Note: this is show-boating, and probably bunk. someone want to check? this page will soon be removed.] [then maybe go get his original letter to the NYT, please. there were good ideas there... I put it here so we don't forget his ideas, Terra]<br />
* [[Other General Ideas|Other General Ideas ]]<br />
* [[Issues|Issues page]]<br />
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All documents created by this Working Group are DRAFT until it is approved by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY.<br />
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'''<u>SPECIFIC ISSUES</u>'''<br />
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* Constitutional Reform<br />
** [[SPP End Corporate Personhood|End Corporate Personhood]]<br />
* [[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]]<br />
** [[SPP Finanacial Regulation|Ideas]] and general discussion about financial reform<br><br />
** [[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]<br><br />
** Financial Industry Reform<br><br />
*** [[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]<br><br />
*** [[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System|Federal Reserve System]]<br><br />
*** [[Trading and Derivatives|Trading/Derivatives]]<br><br />
*** Currency Control<br><br />
** [[SPP Free Trade|Free Trade]]<br><br />
** [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]]<br><br />
*** Flat Tax<br><br />
*** [[Participitory Budgeting|Participitory Budgeting]]<br />
* Election Reform<br />
** Start a [[Third Party|Third Party]]<br />
* [[SPP Human Needs|Human Needs]]/Rights<br />
** [[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[Clean Water as a Right|Clean Water as a Right]]<br />
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** [[Shelter as a Right|Shelter as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[Housing Crisis|Housing Crisis]]<br><br />
** [[Health Care|Health Care as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[SPP Education|Education]]<br><br />
*** Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]<br><br />
** Opportunity<br><br />
*** Working Rights Labor Issues<br><br />
** Access<br><br />
*** Physical<br><br />
*** Knowledge<br><br />
*** [[Network Nuetrality|Internet]]and Network Neutrality<br><br />
'''''' physical<br><br />
'''''' virtual<br />
* [[SPP International Relations|International Relations]]<br />
** [[Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]<br><br />
** War/Peace<br />
* [[SPP Sovereignty and Law|Sovereignty and Law]]<br />
** [[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]<br><br />
** War on Drugs<br><br />
** Third World Debt<br><br />
** Foreign Aid<br><br />
*** how it contributes to regional conflict<br><br />
*** food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruptoin<br />
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=Links= <br />
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* View the Google Group discussion: [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp/ Occupy-Boston-SPP] ''[>Note: The wiki has the capacity to organize more efficiently than the Google Group, but it is unclear which forum has precedence, so please be aware of both.]''<br />
* Contact via [mailto:occupy.ideas@gmail.com occupy.ideas@gmail.com]<br />
* The Reforms discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Press|Press]] and [[Education|Education]]pages.<br />
* View preliminary results of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2b1NawJhhmdXBOm9RySsZRcAIOcl4jhhMBV--CiIwU/edit?hl=en_US "Issues Survey,"] aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, by Joshua Sager.<br />
* [[Education|Articles of Interest, and Issues from other Occupy sites]]<br />
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=Page Notes= <br />
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Move to rename: ditch "SPP," - adopt "Reforms": reforms is not deep enough, restructuring is better.<br><br />
This avoids the extreme vagueness of 'ideas' and the over-complication of 'spp.' I will try to post a broad announcement on the google group to invite further discussion. [TF: yeah, but we're merging the facilitation/ideas group w/SPP, right?]<br />
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Sections to be addressed:<br><br />
Strategies, Issues, Objectives, Finished Proposals, Tactics, Meeting Notes (and schedule), Background Info.<br />
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Who knows what this note is for? I can't figure it out. Can someone explain it, or if you authored, it erase it?<br><br />
'''"Rights"''' or '''"Corrections" (C)'''*<br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Strategies,_Proposals,_Positions&diff=2473Strategies, Proposals, Positions2011-10-23T20:41:57Z<p>Jess: </p>
<hr />
<div>This Working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.<br />
<br />
SCROLL DOWN to see links to on-going policy statement development. Note the dates to see where the current conversation is happening. And note which docs have been APPROVED BY GA. If a doc has not been approved, then it is DRAFT (in process).<br />
<br />
To join in on the conversation:<br />
* '''Onsite Schedule/Meeting Time: TBA'''<br />
* '''Online discussions:'''<br><br />
** Wiki (Document Development and Comment-posts)<br><br />
*** SCROLL DOWN and choose a link. Note the "tabs" on each page. One for the page, and one for "posts" ABOUT the page<br><br />
*** For wiki access, pleas choose the "join this wiki".<br><br />
*** [[Practice Statement|Practice Editing]] a Wiki here.<br />
<br />
** Email Group discussing specific policies/technical mechanics: [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp?hl=en]]<br><br />
*** EMAIL DISCUSSION HISTORY (this is under construction but you can track the history at the googlegroup homepages) help: Terra 978 808 7173, [mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com] <br />
* Take the Issue Survey (You can only take this once)<br />
** Link to the Survey: <span style="color: #0000cc;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0]</span> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0]</span>]<br><br />
** Link to the Survey Results (constantly updating): <span style="color: #0000cc;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart]</span> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart]</span>]<br><br />
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<u>'''GENERAL ISSUES (brainstorming and process discussion)'''</u><br />
* [[statement of purpose|Statement of Purpose]] - Our first priority is to create an inclusive umbrella statement of purpose; specific issues will follow next.<br />
<br />
* [[Warren Buffet Ideas|Warren Buffet Ideas]] [Note: this is show-boating, and probably bunk. someone want to check? this page will soon be removed.] [then maybe go get his original letter to the NYT, please. there were good ideas there... I put it here so we don't forget his ideas, Terra]<br />
* [[Other General Ideas|Other General Ideas ]]<br />
* [[Issues|Issues page]]<br />
<br />
All documents created by this Working Group are DRAFT until it is approved by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY.<br />
<br />
'''<u>SPECIFIC ISSUES</u>'''<br />
<br />
* Constitutional Reform<br />
** [[SPP End Corporate Personhood|End Corporate Personhood]]<br />
* [[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]]<br />
** [[SPP Finanacial Regulation|Ideas]] and general discussion about financial reform<br><br />
** [[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]<br><br />
** Financial Industry Reform<br><br />
*** [[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]<br><br />
*** [[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System|Federal Reserve System]]<br><br />
*** [[Trading and Derivatives|Trading/Derivatives]]<br><br />
*** Currency Control<br><br />
** [[SPP Free Trade|Free Trade]]<br><br />
** [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]]<br><br />
*** Flat Tax<br><br />
*** [[Participitory Budgeting|Participitory Budgeting]]<br />
* Election Reform<br />
** Start a [[Third Party|Third Party]]<br />
* [[SPP Human Needs|Human Needs]]/Rights<br />
** [[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[Clean Water as a Right|Clean Water as a Right]]<br />
<br />
** [[Shelter as a Right|Shelter as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[Housing Crisis|Housing Crisis]]<br><br />
** [[Health Care|Health Care as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[SPP Education|Education]]<br><br />
*** Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]<br><br />
** Opportunity<br><br />
*** Working Rights Labor Issues<br><br />
** Access<br><br />
*** Physical<br><br />
*** Knowledge<br><br />
*** [[Network Nuetrality|Internet]]and Network Neutrality<br><br />
'''''' physical<br><br />
'''''' virtual<br />
* [[SPP International Relations|International Relations]]<br />
** [[Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]<br><br />
** War/Peace<br />
* [[SPP Sovereignty and Law|Sovereignty and Law]]<br />
** [[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]<br><br />
** War on Drugs<br><br />
** Third World Debt<br><br />
** Foreign Aid<br><br />
*** how it contributes to regional conflict<br><br />
*** food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruptoin<br />
<br />
=Links= <br />
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* View the Google Group discussion: [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp/ Occupy-Boston-SPP] ''[>Note: The wiki has the capacity to organize more efficiently than the Google Group, but it is unclear which forum has precedence, so please be aware of both.]''<br />
* Contact via <[mailto:occupy.ideas@gmail.com occupy.ideas@gmail.com]><br />
* The Reforms discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Press|Press]] and [[Education|Education]]pages.<br />
* View preliminary results of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2b1NawJhhmdXBOm9RySsZRcAIOcl4jhhMBV--CiIwU/edit?hl=en_US "Issues Survey,"] aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, by Joshua Sager.<br />
* [[Education|Articles of Interest, and Issues from other Occupy sites]]<br />
<br />
<br />
=Page Notes= <br />
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Move to rename: ditch "SPP," - adopt "Reforms": reforms is not deep enough, restructuring is better.<br><br />
This avoids the extreme vagueness of 'ideas' and the over-complication of 'spp.' I will try to post a broad announcement on the google group to invite further discussion. [TF: yeah, but we're merging the facilitation/ideas group w/SPP, right?]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Sections to be addressed:<br><br />
Strategies, Issues, Objectives, Finished Proposals, Tactics, Meeting Notes (and schedule), Background Info.<br />
<br />
Who knows what this note is for? I can't figure it out. Can someone explain it, or if you authored, it erase it?<br><br />
'''"Rights"''' or '''"Corrections" (C)'''*<br />
-------<br />
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Strategies,_Proposals,_Positions&diff=2472Strategies, Proposals, Positions2011-10-23T20:40:57Z<p>Jess: </p>
<hr />
<div>This Working group is dedicated to discussing societal issues, determining their root causes, and responding with actionable proposals.<br />
<br />
SCROLL DOWN to see links to on-going policy statement development. Note the dates to see where the current conversation is happening. And note which docs have been APPROVED BY GA. If a doc has not been approved, then it is DRAFT (in process).<br />
<br />
To join in on the conversation:<br />
* '''Onsite Schedule/Meeting Time: TBA'''<br />
* '''Online discussions:'''<br><br />
** Wiki (Document Development and Comment-posts)<br><br />
*** SCROLL DOWN and choose a link. Note the "tabs" on each page. One for the page, and one for "posts" ABOUT the page<br><br />
*** For wiki access, pleas choose the "join this wiki".<br><br />
*** [[Practice Statement|Practice Editing]] a Wiki here.<br />
<br />
** Email Group discussing specific policies/technical mechanics: [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp?hl=en]]<br><br />
*** EMAIL DISCUSSION HISTORY (this is under construction but you can track the history at the googlegroup homepages) help: Terra 978 808 7173, [[mailto:occupybostonvol@gmail.com occupybostonvol@gmail.com] <br />
* Take the Issue Survey (You can only take this once)<br />
** Link to the Survey: <span style="color: #0000cc;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0 [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0]</span> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc6MQ#gid=0]</span>]<br><br />
** Link to the Survey Results (constantly updating): <span style="color: #0000cc;">[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart]</span> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0AqBxYhlFsdpAdHhSSGl1dnVsVFVaOTlUa3RFck04RHc&hl=en_US&gridId=0#chart]</span>]<br><br />
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<u>'''GENERAL ISSUES (brainstorming and process discussion)'''</u><br />
* [[statement of purpose|Statement of Purpose]] - Our first priority is to create an inclusive umbrella statement of purpose; specific issues will follow next.<br />
<br />
* [[Warren Buffet Ideas|Warren Buffet Ideas]] [Note: this is show-boating, and probably bunk. someone want to check? this page will soon be removed.] [then maybe go get his original letter to the NYT, please. there were good ideas there... I put it here so we don't forget his ideas, Terra]<br />
* [[Other General Ideas|Other General Ideas ]]<br />
* [[Issues|Issues page]]<br />
<br />
All documents created by this Working Group are DRAFT until it is approved by the GENERAL ASSEMBLY.<br />
<br />
'''<u>SPECIFIC ISSUES</u>'''<br />
<br />
* Constitutional Reform<br />
** [[SPP End Corporate Personhood|End Corporate Personhood]]<br />
* [[SPP Economic Regulation|Economic Regulation]]<br />
** [[SPP Finanacial Regulation|Ideas]] and general discussion about financial reform<br><br />
** [[CostOfLiving|Lower cost of living]]<br><br />
** Financial Industry Reform<br><br />
*** [[Banking Regulation and Structure Reform|Banking Regulation/Structure Reform]]<br><br />
*** [[Monetary Policy and Federal Reserve System|Federal Reserve System]]<br><br />
*** [[Trading and Derivatives|Trading/Derivatives]]<br><br />
*** Currency Control<br><br />
** [[SPP Free Trade|Free Trade]]<br><br />
** [[SPP Tax Reform|Tax Reform]]<br><br />
*** Flat Tax<br><br />
*** [[Participitory Budgeting|Participitory Budgeting]]<br />
* Election Reform<br />
** Start a [[Third Party|Third Party]]<br />
* [[SPP Human Needs|Human Needs]]/Rights<br />
** [[Healthy Food as a Right|Healthy Food as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[Clean Water as a Right|Clean Water as a Right]]<br />
<br />
** [[Shelter as a Right|Shelter as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[Housing Crisis|Housing Crisis]]<br><br />
** [[Health Care|Health Care as a Right]]<br><br />
** [[SPP Education|Education]]<br><br />
*** Student Debt [[Education and Student Debt|Education and Student Debt]]<br><br />
** Opportunity<br><br />
*** Working Rights Labor Issues<br><br />
** Access<br><br />
*** Physical<br><br />
*** Knowledge<br><br />
*** [[Network Nuetrality|Internet]]and Network Neutrality<br><br />
'''''' physical<br><br />
'''''' virtual<br />
* [[SPP International Relations|International Relations]]<br />
** [[Amendment for Peace|The Smedley Butler Amendment For Peace]]<br><br />
** War/Peace<br />
* [[SPP Sovereignty and Law|Sovereignty and Law]]<br />
** [[Proportional Representation|Proportional Representation]]<br><br />
** War on Drugs<br><br />
** Third World Debt<br><br />
** Foreign Aid<br><br />
*** how it contributes to regional conflict<br><br />
*** food/medical service distro and contribution to deprivation / violent corruptoin<br />
<br />
=Links= <br />
----<br />
* View the Google Group discussion: [http://groups.google.com/group/occupy-boston-spp/ Occupy-Boston-SPP] ''[>Note: The wiki has the capacity to organize more efficiently than the Google Group, but it is unclear which forum has precedence, so please be aware of both.]''<br />
* Contact via <[mailto:occupy.ideas@gmail.com occupy.ideas@gmail.com]><br />
* The Reforms discussion often takes cues from community generated media. Explore the [[Press|Press]] and [[Education|Education]]pages.<br />
* View preliminary results of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h2b1NawJhhmdXBOm9RySsZRcAIOcl4jhhMBV--CiIwU/edit?hl=en_US "Issues Survey,"] aiming to estimate the levels of support for proposals in general topics, by Joshua Sager.<br />
* [[Education|Articles of Interest, and Issues from other Occupy sites]]<br />
<br />
<br />
=Page Notes= <br />
----<br><br />
Move to rename: ditch "SPP," - adopt "Reforms": reforms is not deep enough, restructuring is better.<br><br />
This avoids the extreme vagueness of 'ideas' and the over-complication of 'spp.' I will try to post a broad announcement on the google group to invite further discussion. [TF: yeah, but we're merging the facilitation/ideas group w/SPP, right?]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Sections to be addressed:<br><br />
Strategies, Issues, Objectives, Finished Proposals, Tactics, Meeting Notes (and schedule), Background Info.<br />
<br />
Who knows what this note is for? I can't figure it out. Can someone explain it, or if you authored, it erase it?<br><br />
'''"Rights"''' or '''"Corrections" (C)'''*<br />
-------<br />
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Strategies,+Proposals,+Positions Strategies, Proposals, Positions at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Signs&diff=2471Signs2011-10-23T20:37:34Z<p>Jess: /* Contact Us: */</p>
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<div>=This is the home page for the Signs Tent of Occupy Boston.= <br />
<br />
=Supplies Needed:= <br />
''(Last Updated Mon Oct 17 2:10 PM)''<br />
<br />
* Poster Board<br />
* Cardboard<br />
* Magnum Sized Markers<br />
* Spray Paint / Paint<br />
* Sheets & Fabric for banners<br />
<br />
=Contact Us:= <br />
Email: [mailto:OccupyBostonSigns@gmail.com OccupyBostonSigns@gmail.com]<br />
Twitter: <u><span style="color: #ff0000; font-size: 16px;">[http://twitter.com/#!/OccupyBosSigns '''@OccupyBosSigns''']</span></u><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Signs Signs at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Safety&diff=2470Safety2011-10-23T20:35:56Z<p>Jess: /* Contact */</p>
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<div><span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">This is the homepage for the Safety Committee of Occupy Boston.</span><br />
<br />
==<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Announcements </span>== <br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Announcements here.</span><br><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">The first rule of safety is to remain calm and be observant of your surroundings. </span><br><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Be aware of things going on around you and do not panic. </span><br><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Join with other calm people to keep those around you calm and be considerate of others at all times. </span><br />
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==<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">Contact</span>== <br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: 11pt;">[mailto:contact@contactus.com contact@contactus.com] </span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Safety Safety at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=WG/Strategies/SOP/Process_Proposal&diff=2469WG/Strategies/SOP/Process Proposal2011-10-23T20:33:49Z<p>Jess: </p>
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<div><span style="text-align: right;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Noah McKenna 10/13/11</span></span><br><br />
<span style="text-align: right;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[mailto:noah.mckenna@gmail.com noah.mckenna@gmail.com ]</span></span><br><br />
'''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Proposal of a Process for the Drafting of a Statement of Purpose </span>'''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I believe it should be a priority of our movement to draft and eventually to adopt a statement of purpose. As a movement with aspirations to reach a broad swath of the population, we must take control of our message. A statement of purpose, in my opinion should be a document to explain the reasons we are here and what we plan to do about it. I don't think it should be a list of specific demands because each has the potential to alienate a section of the 99%, nor do I think it should be too vague. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">My proposal aims to establish a process by which we can create and agree upon a statement of purpose. I am aware that individuals and groups have been working on this for some time. My aim here is not undermine or trivialize your efforts, but rather to ensure everyone who wishes to contribute can be included in a transparent process. I believe that only such a process can lead to a document that the GA will ratify.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Proposal is as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13.3333px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Everyone who has written or is writing a statement of purpose post the working draft on this billboard as well as upload it to the Wikispaces website so that people can read and comment on them.</span></span><br />
# <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13.3333px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">At regular intervals, the author(s) re-post their proposal to the reflect the comments left online and on the billboard.</span></span><br />
# <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13.3333px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">After the drafts have all been posted, depending on how many and how different they are, I propose the groups of roughly four authors or author groups meet to merge their proposals until we have one or possibly two documents. </span></span><br />
# <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 13.3333px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">After more time to comment, the merged drafts should be brought before the GA to be discussed and voted on.</span></span><br />
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<br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">If I may, I would like to address a few questions and concerns preemptively. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I take inclusiveness very seriously and will do my best to ensure that everyone can contribute and be heard, regardless of language or technology access concerns. I will take responsibility for helping with the posting of proposals both online and in physical form. While I'm here, which is most evenings and weekends, I will volunteer my laptop for the posting of proposals to the wiki as well. Media has also expressed a willingness to help people post their proposals. I will also, hopefully with help, take responsibility for typing up the comments posted beneath the physical copies and get them to the authors. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I would suggest that people try to write their proposal segments representing single ideas to facilitate the comparison and eventual merging of the proposals. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">I will also work with media to create a connected online and physical space that is for other documents which might inform the authors. As an example I have begun transcribing some of the posters and turning them into word clouds. If you have any ideas about creating resources for the authors, I'd love to hear them but I would ask you to find me later rather that take GA time. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Clarifying Questions from GA:</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1) Clarify conception between a statement of purpose and list of demands </span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2) Where will this be online? </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline;">[[home|<u>occupyboston.wikispaces.com</u>]]</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. click Participate/statement of purpose</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Strong Concerns and Objections:</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">1) yoo many words/ideas will be proposed - ideas will be voted on one by one</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2) paper versions in case internet crashes - will be posted on the wall with space fro comments</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">3) other occupy messages included - feel free to post documents from other Occupy locations</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">4) people outside movement and media creating controversy - inclusiveness more important</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">5) bad ideas becoming media sensations - as Brian said, we shouldn’t cater our message to the 1%</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6) enemies of the movement derailing our debate - we will have to keep it focused</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">7) no pretending we’re perfect - ???</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ammendments:</span><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6)Noah filters proposals - rejected</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/SOP+Process+Proposal SOP Process Proposal at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Participate&diff=2468Participate2011-10-23T20:30:57Z<p>Jess: /* Volunteer On-Site */</p>
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=Direct Action= <br />
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=Participate Remotely= <br />
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* ==Follow Us On Social Media== <br />
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* ==[[Donate|Donate]]== <br />
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* ==Outreach== <br />
The [[Outreach Outreach Committee] is looking for people to help spread the message and make contacts with other organizations.<br><br />
Print stickers to hand out during canvassing and to spread the message!<br><br />
Learn how print the stickers [[Graphic Design|Here]].<br />
* ==General Assembly== <br />
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* ===[[Strategies, Proposals, Positions|Ideas]]=== <br />
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=Volunteer On-Site= <br />
* '''Come to the site!''' Go to the '''Welcome Desk''' or the '''Info Desk''' and say, ''“How can I help?"''<br />
* Volunteers are welcome in the various [[Working Groups|Working Groups]] supporting Occupy Boston. Come over to Dewey Square ([[Directions|Directions]]) and drop in to the committee tents, shown on the map of the grassy space south of the Dept. of Transportation building (orange block at the top):<br><br />
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South Station is diagonally across Summer St. and Atlantic Ave.<br />
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The __TOC__<br><br />
[[Calendar|Calendar]] shows organized gatherings that are open to all. You are welcome at any of these. There are also many activities that you can drop in to lend a hand with any time:<br />
* <u>Greeters:</u> This is a fun job if you like meeting new people and don’t mind talking to strangers. Greet newcomers and ask them why they are there. Help them get a sense of the camp and where to find things. And find out if they want to “sign them up”! for fun jobs that they’ll enjoy… like marching, or making posters, outreach, or even developing policy as we move into “how” do we actually get this done part of the demand process.<br />
* <u>Data Entry:</u> onsite, to enter email addresses and other data into computers<br />
* <u>Errand Runners</u><br />
** – for the campers…the campers ARE the occupation. If we keep them comfortable, they’ll stay longer.<br><br />
** – for the volunteers at the INFO desk and WELCOME desk. The folks staffing these tables are “stuck” there for hours. And they often need water and other supplies<br />
* <u>Trash/Clean-Up:</u> this is everyone’s job and after camping all night outside, it’s hard to remember to clean up everything. You’ll see many smiling faces if you can pitch in and pitch it out. If you can take a few minutes to walk around and pick up while you’re there, that would be great.<br />
* <u>Poster Makers and Cardboard Cutters:</u> Make posters and/or cut up cardboard. Fun fun fun!<br />
* <u>Supply Sorters:</u> help the LOGISTICS tent sort through boxes and boxes of supplies and organize the supplies.<br />
* <u>Community Watch:</u> Night Hours... walk the site to make sure everything is OK. A constant “awake” presence is required at the site for safety, and to show the public that we’re managing things well.<br />
* Email for Volunteer Coordinators: <span style="color: #0000ff;">'''''[mailto:volunteeroccupybost@gmail.com volunteeroccupybost@gmail.com]'''''</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Participate Participate at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Outreach/Minutes&diff=2467Arts/Outreach/Minutes2011-10-23T20:26:47Z<p>Jess: /* Meeting Minutes 10.14.11 */</p>
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<div>This page is a directory of the Minutes for the Outreach Committee<br><br />
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=Agenda: 10.05.11= <br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping Items/Other Business (try to keep to no more than 15 minutes)</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for scribe to take minutes</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for any additional agenda items</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pass around sign up for email list for all who is not part of the</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Google Group</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tabling update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Occupy Boston Globe</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">To be printed and posted at encampment every night</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Deadline for content is 11pm</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">-Someone from Outreach should be updating them on our happenings on a nightly basis - Volunteer??</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Updates from last 2 nights of Working Groups</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Union/Labor update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Neighborhood update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">University/Campus update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organizations update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Split into working groups and orient new members</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Please be sure to have someone take minutes of the Working Group meetings</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Report back at 6:50 before GA.</span><br />
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=Agenda 10.06.11= <br />
Housekeeping items/Other business<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for any additional agenda items<br />
# Pass around email sign up sheet for any in attendance who are not on the Google Group<br />
# Update on moving site?<br><br />
## Has anyone had a change to speak with logistics?<br><br />
## There should be more room towards the main entrance of the site, since some of the cobblestone is now being occupied<br><br />
## Still in need of a table<br />
# Occupy Boston Globe<br />
## Outreach had our first submission last night<br><br />
## We need to be sure to submit something new every night by 11<br><br />
## What do people want to include for tomorrow's edition?<br><br />
### Ideas: 9th grade class will be visiting the encampment tomorrow morning on a field trip to learn about modern day civil disobedience in the spirit of Thoreau (outreach contacted), we have made a call out for submissions from folks who have been personally affected by recession/victims of economic injustice, update from the labor working group, meeting at SEIU tonight<br />
# Teach-in this weekend with veteran organizers<br />
## Cynthia Peters and others are looking to come and share their expertise in organizing/coalition building with the Outreach Committee<br><br />
## We will formalize a time tonight for Saturday or Sunday<br><br />
## Send this to the Globe?<br />
# Updates from Working Groups<br />
## Minutes came in last night from Labor Working Group<br><br />
### They are now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm<br><br />
## Comm Organizing Update<br><br />
### Database nearing completion<br><br />
## University/Campus Update<br><br />
## Neighborhood Update<br><br />
### Beginning to identify hot spots where canvassing trips should take place<br><br />
## Break into Working Groups (if volume is high enough) Orient new members<br />
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=Agenda 10.07.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
## Tent site update?<br><br />
### Any luck with a table?<br><br />
### Will we be moving?<br><br />
## Other items<br><br />
### Skill share as form of outreach (Katie)<br><br />
#### Can we provide her with good contact for Arts/Culture or Free School?<br><br />
### HS student field trip update (Christine)<br><br />
#### Recreate with other classes?<br><br />
### Employment center canvassing (Christine)<br><br />
#### Report back<br><br />
### Western MA outreach (Courtney)<br><br />
#### We need a liaison<br><br />
#### They want to come to Boston for training<br><br />
#### AFSC Contact needs to be connected to UNION/LABOR (point person??)<br><br />
#### Occupy Rideshare<br><br />
### Outreach/Media task force (daniel)<br><br />
#### Needs to be developed for printing/communication<br><br />
### Occupy Boston Tool Kit (Brian)<br><br />
### Adopt a protester 350.org tent (Deb)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person?<br><br />
### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
#### How can we best direct them when they want to partner up?<br><br />
### Neighborhoods (Sandy/Brian)<br><br />
### University/Campuses -> point person?<br />
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=Agenda 10.10.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
### Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
#### Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
### Other items<br><br />
#### Tour guide idea<br><br />
##### How often to run tours?<br><br />
##### How to staff?<br><br />
#### Anti-oppression group formed<br><br />
##### Idea grew from discussion at meeting yesterday<br><br />
#### Liaison meeting update<br><br />
#### Flier printing update 2 names so far: Katie from SEIU ([mailto:kharris@seiu615.org kharris@seiu615.org], 617-878-7434), Sam Novey ([mailto:snovey@gmail.com snovey@gmail.com])<br><br />
#### Info table sign up sheet<br><br />
### Working group updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor -> Jake<br><br />
##### March on Wednesday<br><br />
###### Do we have fliers?<br><br />
##### SEIU 888 Meeting on 10/24 Can we get someone union to attend?<br><br />
#### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
##### Discuss cold calling template<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods (Sandy)<br><br />
##### Report back from Saturday morning/weekend<br><br />
#### University/Campuses<br><br />
##### Today's march<br><br />
##### Connecting with StudentsOccupyBoston group?<br />
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='''Agenda 10.12.11'''= <br />
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# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for someone to make report back to GA tonight<br><br />
## Call for additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around Google Group email sign up to new members<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Tour system<br><br />
### Separate from the school tours<br><br />
### How do we staff?<br><br />
### How do we formalize?<br><br />
## School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
### Due to high demand, spreadsheet has been created to list schools who would like to come for tour<br><br />
### Please take time to look at letter for teachers and make necessary edits<br><br />
## Anti-Oppression Group<br><br />
### First official meeting is Thursday at 6pm<br><br />
### Located on North Side of building, Atlantic Avenue side<br><br />
### Someone needs to announce at GA and connect with Anti-Racism/LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
## SEIU Meeting last night<br><br />
### Did anyone attend??<br><br />
## Flier update<br><br />
### We have identified three sources for fliering<br><br />
### Daniel will update with information and this has to go out in the minutes<br><br />
## Outreach kit<br><br />
### Review ideas from last night<br><br />
### We should begin to put together ASAP<br><br />
### Draft letter to Menino - suggestions? (add paragraph on the raid)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person??<br><br />
#### They should have met today<br><br />
#### Union march today or Thursday??<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is continually worked on<br><br />
#### We will be meeting next week to discuss script and begin making calls<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### New interest over email<br><br />
#### Point person??<br><br />
### University/Campuses<br><br />
#### There is already a StudentsOccupyBoston<br><br />
#### They have their own tent/having a GA tonight<br><br />
#### We need to reach out and collaborate with them<br />
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=Agenda 10.14.11= <br />
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Housekeeping<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for someone to report back to GA<br />
# Pass around sign up sheet for any new Outreach Google Group members<br />
## Also email update to Occupy Boston Globe?<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Anti-Oppression first meeting report back<br><br />
## Tour Guide system<br><br />
## School tours<br><br />
### Report back from today<br><br />
### Can we make any improvements on method?<br><br />
### Coverage for next Friday?<br><br />
### Need a point person<br><br />
## Outreach kits<br><br />
### Meet to finalize?<br><br />
### Discussion of Menino letter?<br><br />
## Outreach graphics discussion (Chris)<br><br />
## Remote volunteer tables in neighborhoods (Christine)<br><br />
## JP Forum next week<br><br />
### Either on 10/17 or 10/19<br><br />
### They invited 2 reps from OB to come and present<br><br />
### Can anyone commit?<br><br />
## Report back on Alliance of Community Organizations (George)<br><br />
### Meeting on Tuesday 10.11.11 @ SEIU was attended by 2 reps from OB<br><br />
### Another meeting next week?<br><br />
### Also discuss role of Outreach in the OB Statement of Purpose<br><br />
## Neighborhoods/CommOrgs Point people?<br><br />
### Yaicha has stepped up as CommOrgs<br><br />
### Neighborhoods?<br><br />
## Working Groups<br><br />
### Union/Labor<br><br />
#### Ben/Jake?<br><br />
#### Report back on march Thursday<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is available to update<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### George would like to discuss the following:<br><br />
##### Teach-ins, invitations for groups to come visit the encampment<br><br />
##### How best to share info?<br><br />
### Campus/University<br><br />
#### Eli has been point person<br><br />
#### How can we coordinate better with Students Occupy Boston, which is established?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.05.11= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">In attendance: 12 total, 6 returning, 6 new</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Initial proposal by Christoph (new to group)</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Protests can be limited</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It is important to canvass and reach people on a somewhat neutral level when speaking to them. i.e. not approach with discussion on economy or overtly political issue</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Recommended starting with a focal point that is neutral and discussed his own pitch that begins with talking about censorship of a film</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It was determined that his efforts would be best suited to the Neighborhood Working Group and he was given contact information</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">State of the Outreach tent</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We would like to shift the tarp on the tent to open us up to the sidewalk</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Currently, we are too hard to get to behind a row of tents</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can someone speak to tactical about this? We need some assistance in making the change*</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">*ALSO, we need a table. Does anyone have any connections to one that folds up possibly?*</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working group updates</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organization update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We are working on creating a database of local organizations to contact</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Once this is created we will begin cold calling each organization to develop connections</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We explored further the reciprocal relationships</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Campus/University update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student walk out</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eli reported back from Tufts group</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">They were excited to have a rep from Occupy Boston Outreach at their meetings</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">He will continue to act as liaison</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Monday afternoon students will again rally at 2pm</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student group has been added to Outreach Google Group</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">New Initiative/Idea</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Connect university professors with the Free School University on site</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recruit them to come and teach free classes</span><br><br />
##### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical perspective was specifically mentioned - i.e. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Global Protest in '68</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eden coordinates Free School so she is best to contact</span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;"> email: </span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt;">[[mailto:eden@akashic.com eden@akashic.com]]</span></span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">No other updates from Working Groups</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miscellaneous</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Relationship with Take Back the City has been mended</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Begin contacting Social Workers</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Experience the reality of economic injustice with clients/patients every day</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Discussion of going out to career centers on Friday (i.e. Jobnet, Career Link)</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to unemployed</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">If interested, please express to Outreach Google Group to organize</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to surrounding buildings and workplaces</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Develop an open GA at lunch so people who work around the area can feel welcome and come to share ideas and air grievances</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Parents and families</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">How can we make this a more kid-friendly environment?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tour guides</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Wearing specific t-shirts, wearing placards</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can show new people around</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Possibly forward this idea on to logistics?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Rename park</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Zinn Square Park??</span><br />
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='''Meeting Minutes 10.3.11'''= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Convened at roughly 6:05pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pitch: Break up into 4 working groups focused on priorities:</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> University/Campus Communities</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Union/Labor</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Community Organizations</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Neighborhoods</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The issue of contacting small businesses was brought up. This job will be handled by the Neighborhood Working Group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping items:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We may be moving the Outreach Tent more towards the South Station side of the encampment.</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We need to STAFF THE TABLE</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to virtual community was brought up. At this point we asked the group if everyone was on the Google Group. Those in attendance who are not provided their email addresses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">(Note: These email addresses were emailed to Nicole and will be added ASAP)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">At this point an agenda was created for the meeting. I was kind of running around trying to gather emails so missed a bit but the items were as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish a calendar</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish consensus on the 4 working groups</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Create some kind of sign up system for TABLING</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Calendar went unaddressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">4 Four working groups were agreed upon and we all split up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working groups met for the remainder of the hour (roughly 30 minutes). After this, the GA started. At that point, I ran around and tried to get folks to sign up for tabling. I have some and will send this out separately.</span><br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.12.11= <br />
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Meeting began at 6:15pm<br><br />
In attendance C, C, Y, B, D<br />
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# Tour system<br />
## Continued to brainstorm best way to set this up<br><br />
### Try to enlist people on-site to participate<br><br />
#### Announce @ GA tonight and one-to-one engagement with occupants<br><br />
### Put together an outline for how best to run tours<br><br />
#### Provide this to those who are on site<br><br />
### School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
#### Completed and was emailed out, please add any others interested<br><br />
#### Announce tour this Friday to GA<br><br />
#### Inform those at the INFO table<br><br />
#### Teacher letter<br><br />
##### Has been edited and is ready to be circulated<br><br />
##### Please send out to any interested teachers<br><br />
### Anti-oppression Working Group<br><br />
#### Meeting tomorrow at 6pm (North Side of building near Atlantic Avenue)<br><br />
##### RAIN LOCATION: SOUTH STATION<br><br />
#### Will announce at GA tonight Need to coordinate with anti-racist group and LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
#### The actual direction of the group is still unclear<br><br />
#### To be discussed tomorrow<br><br />
### Community Org meeting at SEIU<br><br />
#### Unclear to anyone in attendance at tonights meeting if there was OB representation at this meeting<br><br />
#### Can anyone else clarify?<br><br />
### Flier update<br><br />
#### First request was made to SEIU for printing today<br><br />
#### She was extremely accommodating<br><br />
#### This is the first request she received so we need to tap into this resource<br><br />
### Outreach Kits Receiving great response when mentioned at info desk<br><br />
#### We should utilize SEIU supplies for putting these together<br><br />
#### Include a "How can OB help" sheet - to begin to get a sense of local demands<br><br />
#### Canvass training<br><br />
##### Possible connect with UMass Boston professor who had training Monday afternoon on non-threatening ways of approaching people and how best to prompt questions<br><br />
### Working Group Updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor<br><br />
##### Still no real point person<br><br />
##### Ben volunteered to field initial requests for involvement and initial reach out to union/labor org.<br><br />
##### March scheduled for Thursday<br><br />
##### SEIU 88 meeting on 24th needs to be attended<br><br />
###### Connect with Jason from Iron Workers who is often on site<br><br />
#### Community Organizations<br><br />
##### Beginning to establish connections and are inviting org's to come for workshops<br><br />
##### Discussion on creating some kind of central calendar where org's can post their events for us to support<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods<br><br />
##### There is a tracker for where people have gone Courtney will email this out<br><br />
#### Campuses/Universities<br><br />
##### We need some kind of liaison to bridge with the Students Occupy Boston folks<br><br />
##### Reconnect with Eli?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.14.11= <br />
I wanted to thank you all for attending the Outreach meeting on Friday 10/14. It was a HUGE turnout and extremely productive. Here's what was discussed, and please feel free to add your input as I could not have written down/captured all that was expressed during the two hour meeting.<br />
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'''Introductions from New Members'''<br><br />
Before we got started, Ravi from media introduced himself to the group and expressed that he was enthusiastic to be a liaison for the media to outreach. He can help us unite any overlapping efforts, assist with tech needs, and would be obliged to have a meeting between outreach and media in the near future for brainstorming purposes.<br />
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Eric from the tech committee also introduced himself, expressing that he would like to be added to our group, help with wiki updates on behalf of outreach, and assist with other tech needs that may come up.<br />
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'''Anti-Opression Meeting Liaison'''<br><br />
No one at the meeting had attended the first Anti-Oppression meeting on Thursday evening, and we would appreciate anyone who can, to write up a small summary of what was discussed. Keeping in mind, everyone is in agreement that Outreach must make sure oppression and diversity issues are of priority ASAP. A liaison, or "diversity Officer" within the outreach group would be ideal (making sure our language, focus, and materials are supportive and encouraging to all communities). If you are interested please contact Courtney, Christine, Daniel or Katie.<br />
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'''Tour Idea'''<br><br />
Christine discussed the tour guide idea, framing this by two sub groups, yours for curious folks on site, and planned tours for school groups.<br />
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Individual Tours: There is already an Occupant who has taken on the role as an unofficial tour guide for individuals. It was clear that taking on a role of organizing tours may be outside of Outreach's hands given our other priorities. Courtney will discuss with the Welcome/Info table how we can potentially formalize this as a role. The idea of tour guides was announce at the GA on Thursday by Christine. Christine has expressed that when she has the time and is on camp, she is willing to do tours when necessary.<br />
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School Tours: Christine has created a googledoc for incoming requests for school tours. It would be great to have volunteers for this. She will keep us updated on the needs of this. Katie and Christine had successfully given multiple school tours thus far. If interested, please contact Christine for more information.<br />
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'''Outreach Kit'''<br><br />
Katie reviewed her progress re the Outreach Kit. The outreach kits will sit at the info table. The will be for people on the outreach committee as well as folks looking for a way to help that cant be too involved. When they say 'how can I help' we will say take this outreach kit, it includes flyers to hand out, FAQ's for you to refer to when people inquire about the movement, a sheet on 'ways to help out', and a letter to Menino which is currently being drafted, stating support for Occupy which will be ready for people to sign and send in. Katie is open to more suggestions on what the kit may include, however we need to get them out ASAP so the first version of them might be general and only include the above.<br />
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We would like to include a Community Feedback Document as well. Further steps that need to be taken include a translation of the documents and suggestion for further materials included.<br />
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Christopher who is part of tech would like to help with the kit in regards to graphics, creating buttons, and including a flyer with a direct invitation to attend the GA.<br />
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Creating T-shirts was also suggested however we need to establish the wording as the word "Occupy" may be offensive to some communities given the history of political/military occupations in their home countries.<br />
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'''Volunteer Site Tables'''<br><br />
We then discussed remote volunteer site tables. It was mentioned that having outreach table in neighborhoods and at community events might be difficult to staff. Instead, we agreed it might be better to send delegations from the Community Outreach team to appropriate community events. In supporting the events of the community, we would hope that they would support Occupy.<br />
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Pat, who is part of the new group Occupy Everywhere, the volunteer team for Occupy, would like to see some discussion regarding reaching out to the community and their events, as that is OccupyEverywhere's main goal. We would like to have a meeting with OccupyEverywhere and the Community outreach team to discuss the roles and purpose of these two teams. Teaming up to reach out to community events would be ideal.<br />
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Christine has created a google doc list of interested organizations who would like to mutually support Occupy and their own cause. Lisette from Right to the City volunteered to help maintain this list.<br />
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We also need to create a list of community events, as well, which Outreach can attend. ARW, CPI, SEIU615, CityLife also expressed a dire need for making a connection and relationships with community organizations.<br />
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'''Guest Representative: City Life'''<br><br />
City Life was in attendance to support the Outreach team and look for mutually beneficial actions. Rose from City life, a resident of Malden, told her story about the foreclosure of her house happening on Monday. She was asking if we could get volunteers to help with an eviction blockade. Dominic and Rose from City Life, went on to announce this at the GA.<br />
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Outreach also identified this as an action we would like to help out with if possible and announced at the GA.<br />
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Does anyone know what came of this?<br />
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'''Solidifying Connections between Community Orgs and OccupyBoston'''<br><br />
It was further discussed that community organizations such as ARW, CPI, SEIU615 and CityLife would love to solidify a mutually beneficial relationship with Occupy (all representatives were in attendance for out Outreach meeting, which truly showed their passion). CPI introduced themselves and discussed the resources that they have to offer.<br />
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George discussed that organizations already have established members who trust them, materials and resources, established outreach processes, civic engagement, and infrastructure in place to help us out if we are to support them.<br />
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We need to make sure these folks are on our Community Organizations contact google doc and that we follow through with them. Any volunteers from the Community Organization Outreach group to be a point person for them?<br />
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Perhaps Yaicha can contact Lisette ([mailto:lisette@seiu615.org lisette@seiu615.org]) to discuss this further?<br />
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Homefries (sp?) reinforced the importance of hooking up with Community Organization to be our main way of outreach, as outreach coming solely from Occupy, may even be harmful to our cause given the name we have established for ourselves (good, bad or indifferent).<br />
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'''Next Week's Meeting'''<br><br />
We then decided that the '''MONDAY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEIU615 AT 6PM, 26 West Street, Boston.''' Questions about location can be sent to Ben of SEIU615.<br />
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Please contact me for his cell phone number. At 7 pm, we will sit with them to discuss more collaboration. A big thanks to SEIU615 for all of your work, support and enthusiasm to work with us.<br />
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'''Contacting the Outreach Committee'''<br><br />
As brought up by Homefries, it is difficult for the public to find out how to contact the Outreach committee.<br />
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We may consider creating a triage account [mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com] for people to contact us and then we can add them to the google group.<br />
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Any volunteers to create/manage this triage account?<br />
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'''Speaking at JP Unitarian Forum'''<br><br />
Christine, Courtney, and potentially Ben will be speaking on behalf of Outreach at a JP Unitarian Forum on either Monday or Wednesday to answer their questions. If anyone else would like to attend or speak, please contact Christine.<br />
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'''That's All Folks'''<br><br />
Please let me know what I missed in these meeting minutes or misunderstood any of the above.<br />
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Awesome discussion everyone, lets keep this momentum up!<br />
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Remember we have set meetings '''Monday through Friday at 6 pm''' in front of the outreach tent, right '''next to the Ghandi statue.'''<br />
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And, '''Fridays at 6 pm are the big meeting''' we shoot for everyone to be in attendance.<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.17.11= <br />
'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Expanded Group Meeting with Local Community Org’s</span>'''<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Apologies for the latent time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">On Monday evening we met at SEIU615 at 6 pm for Outreach and then with a large group of community workers at 7.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't thank them enough, not only allowing us to use their facilities, but also for their generosity and support for the Occupy movement.</span><br />
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'''CityLife Eviction Blockade'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the Outreach meeting, we were updated on the CityLife eviction blockade that occurred Monday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A group of Occupy joined with supporters in Malden to help Rose, in a direct action to keep from foreclosure of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, the Police used some illegal tactics and changed the locks behind the backs of the supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We also discussed needing a new process for getting DA folks and other volunteers to action sites in a quick manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There also may need to be a discussion around Occupy's behavior and responsibility when assisting other organizations, meaning following their lead.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All were very appreciative of our help and look forward to more collaboration.</span><br />
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'''Outreach Kits'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then were updated on Outreach Kits by Katie. Many of you have seen the progress via email updates, and they are looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Printing can begin with many of the materials and both seiu615 and 1199 offered services if we need them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Katie, can we do anything for you at this stage?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Also Joanie from 1199 would like to be sent then kit materials (I don't have her email, anyone?)</span><br />
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'''School Tours'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The group still needs assistance with school tours, however there have been numerous successful tours by outreachers for scheduled field trips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All volunteers are welcome. Please contact Christine if interested. She has sent out a letter to a small group of teachers welcoming them to visit camp with students which will open up even more interest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The info table has become more established and will be in contact with us for coordination of individual tours as well as distributing outreach kits.</span><br />
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'''Logan Airport Mobilization'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miguel updated us on the mobilization action he was coordinating at Logan airport amongst workers. Christine or Miguel, how did it go??</span><br />
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'''Outreach Efforts With Community Orgs'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then began discussing coordination of outreach efforts with community organizations which lead into our meeting with the larger community organizers.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Additional Notes</span>'''<br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Introductions </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– 30 attendees? Representatives from Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE), The Welcome Project, CISPES, City Life/Vida Urbana, New Organizing Institute, SEIU 615, MassUniting, Survivors Inc., 1199 SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 26, Spare Change, Dorchester People for Peace, Right to the City, Partners for Health, Project Hip Hop, Boston Interpreters Collective, Community Change, Whose Foods, City School, National Lawyers Guild</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recap from Anti-Oppression Training </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– overwhelmingly positive. event was great and well-attended (though notably, not necessarily among all the white men) Discussion is ongoing about whether to run another one – potentially also of running one specifically for working groups? High demand, with many people asking when the next meeting will be – also a lot of work in preparing (18 facilitators, multiple meetings, time-consuming to put together). Also discussed doing other trainings on gender, class, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Short discussion of this weekend's Immigration Forum </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Danielle is the contact (</span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">[mailto:danielle.navarro@gmail.com danielle.navarro@gmail.com]]</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) – event is scheduled but currently underpopulated – need more speakers! Made a general appeal to community groups and provided danielle's contact</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach-ins at Occupy Bosto</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">n – It would be great to coordinate with community orgs for specific trainings around organization, anti-oppression, community outreach, etc. SEIU can contribute space for these, and we can also coordinate through free school university. We should discuss these on an ongoing basis – Sunday's training was a big success, more opportunities for this kind of collaboration.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">George Lee would like to have a tent at OB for community groups! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Outreach would also like a tent! Can we coordinate to get 6-7 people to staff through the week? What's needed: A place for people to crash when they need to, for outreach and community groups to both have an onsite presence, for people to go when they need to get in touch with us specifically</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visits to organizations</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> – This is a high priority for us – Christine and others are already doing this, at the moment we can send individuals but it's hard to send groups (see CLVU report back). Need to streamline our internal logistics before we can really do this on an ongoing basis, but we are taking first steps (re: last Friday's discussion, choosing and prioritizing one group visit a week to try to get more things happening offsite). NOTE: Community group reps who are interested in helping us coordinate this will meet with us at 6 p.m next Monday before the big group meeting to strategize</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Occupy the Hood!! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– I wasn't here for this part of the meeting – can someone update on what was said? Here are the notes from Mary's email.</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Event: This Friday - March from Dewey to Dudley Sq., educational issues discussed when they get there</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Concerns from the coalition</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of white folks invading Dudley, bad 1st impression of OB for Dudley community</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocking traffic during commute time? another bad 1st impression</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the action end? No end plan</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lack of democratic process when planning the event</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Can someone clarify? We haven't discussed this much at all in outreach – would be helpful to get a stronger sense of these concerns. First event is happening very soon (Friday), and is already being well advertised, would like to touch base to see where we are on this, if we're doing anything, what we're doing, what our role should be, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Next meeting.</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Monday October 24th at 7 p.m. at SEIU 615 (regular outreach meeting at 6 at SEIU 615 with community members who want to coordinate on offsite events)</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach+Minutes Outreach Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Outreach/Minutes&diff=2466Arts/Outreach/Minutes2011-10-23T20:25:29Z<p>Jess: /* Meeting Minutes 10.17.11 */</p>
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<div>This page is a directory of the Minutes for the Outreach Committee<br><br />
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=Agenda: 10.05.11= <br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping Items/Other Business (try to keep to no more than 15 minutes)</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for scribe to take minutes</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for any additional agenda items</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pass around sign up for email list for all who is not part of the</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Google Group</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tabling update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Occupy Boston Globe</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">To be printed and posted at encampment every night</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Deadline for content is 11pm</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">-Someone from Outreach should be updating them on our happenings on a nightly basis - Volunteer??</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Updates from last 2 nights of Working Groups</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Union/Labor update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Neighborhood update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">University/Campus update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organizations update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Split into working groups and orient new members</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Please be sure to have someone take minutes of the Working Group meetings</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Report back at 6:50 before GA.</span><br />
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=Agenda 10.06.11= <br />
Housekeeping items/Other business<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for any additional agenda items<br />
# Pass around email sign up sheet for any in attendance who are not on the Google Group<br />
# Update on moving site?<br><br />
## Has anyone had a change to speak with logistics?<br><br />
## There should be more room towards the main entrance of the site, since some of the cobblestone is now being occupied<br><br />
## Still in need of a table<br />
# Occupy Boston Globe<br />
## Outreach had our first submission last night<br><br />
## We need to be sure to submit something new every night by 11<br><br />
## What do people want to include for tomorrow's edition?<br><br />
### Ideas: 9th grade class will be visiting the encampment tomorrow morning on a field trip to learn about modern day civil disobedience in the spirit of Thoreau (outreach contacted), we have made a call out for submissions from folks who have been personally affected by recession/victims of economic injustice, update from the labor working group, meeting at SEIU tonight<br />
# Teach-in this weekend with veteran organizers<br />
## Cynthia Peters and others are looking to come and share their expertise in organizing/coalition building with the Outreach Committee<br><br />
## We will formalize a time tonight for Saturday or Sunday<br><br />
## Send this to the Globe?<br />
# Updates from Working Groups<br />
## Minutes came in last night from Labor Working Group<br><br />
### They are now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm<br><br />
## Comm Organizing Update<br><br />
### Database nearing completion<br><br />
## University/Campus Update<br><br />
## Neighborhood Update<br><br />
### Beginning to identify hot spots where canvassing trips should take place<br><br />
## Break into Working Groups (if volume is high enough) Orient new members<br />
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=Agenda 10.07.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
## Tent site update?<br><br />
### Any luck with a table?<br><br />
### Will we be moving?<br><br />
## Other items<br><br />
### Skill share as form of outreach (Katie)<br><br />
#### Can we provide her with good contact for Arts/Culture or Free School?<br><br />
### HS student field trip update (Christine)<br><br />
#### Recreate with other classes?<br><br />
### Employment center canvassing (Christine)<br><br />
#### Report back<br><br />
### Western MA outreach (Courtney)<br><br />
#### We need a liaison<br><br />
#### They want to come to Boston for training<br><br />
#### AFSC Contact needs to be connected to UNION/LABOR (point person??)<br><br />
#### Occupy Rideshare<br><br />
### Outreach/Media task force (daniel)<br><br />
#### Needs to be developed for printing/communication<br><br />
### Occupy Boston Tool Kit (Brian)<br><br />
### Adopt a protester 350.org tent (Deb)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person?<br><br />
### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
#### How can we best direct them when they want to partner up?<br><br />
### Neighborhoods (Sandy/Brian)<br><br />
### University/Campuses -> point person?<br />
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=Agenda 10.10.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
### Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
#### Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
### Other items<br><br />
#### Tour guide idea<br><br />
##### How often to run tours?<br><br />
##### How to staff?<br><br />
#### Anti-oppression group formed<br><br />
##### Idea grew from discussion at meeting yesterday<br><br />
#### Liaison meeting update<br><br />
#### Flier printing update 2 names so far: Katie from SEIU ([mailto:kharris@seiu615.org kharris@seiu615.org], 617-878-7434), Sam Novey ([mailto:snovey@gmail.com snovey@gmail.com])<br><br />
#### Info table sign up sheet<br><br />
### Working group updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor -> Jake<br><br />
##### March on Wednesday<br><br />
###### Do we have fliers?<br><br />
##### SEIU 888 Meeting on 10/24 Can we get someone union to attend?<br><br />
#### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
##### Discuss cold calling template<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods (Sandy)<br><br />
##### Report back from Saturday morning/weekend<br><br />
#### University/Campuses<br><br />
##### Today's march<br><br />
##### Connecting with StudentsOccupyBoston group?<br />
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='''Agenda 10.12.11'''= <br />
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# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for someone to make report back to GA tonight<br><br />
## Call for additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around Google Group email sign up to new members<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Tour system<br><br />
### Separate from the school tours<br><br />
### How do we staff?<br><br />
### How do we formalize?<br><br />
## School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
### Due to high demand, spreadsheet has been created to list schools who would like to come for tour<br><br />
### Please take time to look at letter for teachers and make necessary edits<br><br />
## Anti-Oppression Group<br><br />
### First official meeting is Thursday at 6pm<br><br />
### Located on North Side of building, Atlantic Avenue side<br><br />
### Someone needs to announce at GA and connect with Anti-Racism/LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
## SEIU Meeting last night<br><br />
### Did anyone attend??<br><br />
## Flier update<br><br />
### We have identified three sources for fliering<br><br />
### Daniel will update with information and this has to go out in the minutes<br><br />
## Outreach kit<br><br />
### Review ideas from last night<br><br />
### We should begin to put together ASAP<br><br />
### Draft letter to Menino - suggestions? (add paragraph on the raid)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person??<br><br />
#### They should have met today<br><br />
#### Union march today or Thursday??<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is continually worked on<br><br />
#### We will be meeting next week to discuss script and begin making calls<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### New interest over email<br><br />
#### Point person??<br><br />
### University/Campuses<br><br />
#### There is already a StudentsOccupyBoston<br><br />
#### They have their own tent/having a GA tonight<br><br />
#### We need to reach out and collaborate with them<br />
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=Agenda 10.14.11= <br />
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Housekeeping<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for someone to report back to GA<br />
# Pass around sign up sheet for any new Outreach Google Group members<br />
## Also email update to Occupy Boston Globe?<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Anti-Oppression first meeting report back<br><br />
## Tour Guide system<br><br />
## School tours<br><br />
### Report back from today<br><br />
### Can we make any improvements on method?<br><br />
### Coverage for next Friday?<br><br />
### Need a point person<br><br />
## Outreach kits<br><br />
### Meet to finalize?<br><br />
### Discussion of Menino letter?<br><br />
## Outreach graphics discussion (Chris)<br><br />
## Remote volunteer tables in neighborhoods (Christine)<br><br />
## JP Forum next week<br><br />
### Either on 10/17 or 10/19<br><br />
### They invited 2 reps from OB to come and present<br><br />
### Can anyone commit?<br><br />
## Report back on Alliance of Community Organizations (George)<br><br />
### Meeting on Tuesday 10.11.11 @ SEIU was attended by 2 reps from OB<br><br />
### Another meeting next week?<br><br />
### Also discuss role of Outreach in the OB Statement of Purpose<br><br />
## Neighborhoods/CommOrgs Point people?<br><br />
### Yaicha has stepped up as CommOrgs<br><br />
### Neighborhoods?<br><br />
## Working Groups<br><br />
### Union/Labor<br><br />
#### Ben/Jake?<br><br />
#### Report back on march Thursday<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is available to update<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### George would like to discuss the following:<br><br />
##### Teach-ins, invitations for groups to come visit the encampment<br><br />
##### How best to share info?<br><br />
### Campus/University<br><br />
#### Eli has been point person<br><br />
#### How can we coordinate better with Students Occupy Boston, which is established?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.05.11= <br />
= = <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">In attendance: 12 total, 6 returning, 6 new</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Initial proposal by Christoph (new to group)</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Protests can be limited</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It is important to canvass and reach people on a somewhat neutral level when speaking to them. i.e. not approach with discussion on economy or overtly political issue</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Recommended starting with a focal point that is neutral and discussed his own pitch that begins with talking about censorship of a film</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It was determined that his efforts would be best suited to the Neighborhood Working Group and he was given contact information</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">State of the Outreach tent</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We would like to shift the tarp on the tent to open us up to the sidewalk</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Currently, we are too hard to get to behind a row of tents</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can someone speak to tactical about this? We need some assistance in making the change*</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">*ALSO, we need a table. Does anyone have any connections to one that folds up possibly?*</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working group updates</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organization update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We are working on creating a database of local organizations to contact</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Once this is created we will begin cold calling each organization to develop connections</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We explored further the reciprocal relationships</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Campus/University update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student walk out</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eli reported back from Tufts group</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">They were excited to have a rep from Occupy Boston Outreach at their meetings</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">He will continue to act as liaison</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Monday afternoon students will again rally at 2pm</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student group has been added to Outreach Google Group</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">New Initiative/Idea</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Connect university professors with the Free School University on site</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recruit them to come and teach free classes</span><br><br />
##### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical perspective was specifically mentioned - i.e. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Global Protest in '68</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eden coordinates Free School so she is best to contact</span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;"> email: </span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt;">[[mailto:eden@akashic.com eden@akashic.com]]</span></span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">No other updates from Working Groups</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miscellaneous</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Relationship with Take Back the City has been mended</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Begin contacting Social Workers</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Experience the reality of economic injustice with clients/patients every day</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Discussion of going out to career centers on Friday (i.e. Jobnet, Career Link)</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to unemployed</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">If interested, please express to Outreach Google Group to organize</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to surrounding buildings and workplaces</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Develop an open GA at lunch so people who work around the area can feel welcome and come to share ideas and air grievances</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Parents and families</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">How can we make this a more kid-friendly environment?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tour guides</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Wearing specific t-shirts, wearing placards</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can show new people around</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Possibly forward this idea on to logistics?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Rename park</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Zinn Square Park??</span><br />
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='''Meeting Minutes 10.3.11'''= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Convened at roughly 6:05pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pitch: Break up into 4 working groups focused on priorities:</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> University/Campus Communities</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Union/Labor</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Community Organizations</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Neighborhoods</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The issue of contacting small businesses was brought up. This job will be handled by the Neighborhood Working Group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping items:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We may be moving the Outreach Tent more towards the South Station side of the encampment.</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We need to STAFF THE TABLE</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to virtual community was brought up. At this point we asked the group if everyone was on the Google Group. Those in attendance who are not provided their email addresses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">(Note: These email addresses were emailed to Nicole and will be added ASAP)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">At this point an agenda was created for the meeting. I was kind of running around trying to gather emails so missed a bit but the items were as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish a calendar</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish consensus on the 4 working groups</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Create some kind of sign up system for TABLING</span><br />
# <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Calendar went unaddressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">4 Four working groups were agreed upon and we all split up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working groups met for the remainder of the hour (roughly 30 minutes). After this, the GA started. At that point, I ran around and tried to get folks to sign up for tabling. I have some and will send this out separately.</span><br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.12.11= <br />
<br />
Meeting began at 6:15pm<br><br />
In attendance C, C, Y, B, D<br />
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# Tour system<br />
## Continued to brainstorm best way to set this up<br><br />
### Try to enlist people on-site to participate<br><br />
#### Announce @ GA tonight and one-to-one engagement with occupants<br><br />
### Put together an outline for how best to run tours<br><br />
#### Provide this to those who are on site<br><br />
### School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
#### Completed and was emailed out, please add any others interested<br><br />
#### Announce tour this Friday to GA<br><br />
#### Inform those at the INFO table<br><br />
#### Teacher letter<br><br />
##### Has been edited and is ready to be circulated<br><br />
##### Please send out to any interested teachers<br><br />
### Anti-oppression Working Group<br><br />
#### Meeting tomorrow at 6pm (North Side of building near Atlantic Avenue)<br><br />
##### RAIN LOCATION: SOUTH STATION<br><br />
#### Will announce at GA tonight Need to coordinate with anti-racist group and LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
#### The actual direction of the group is still unclear<br><br />
#### To be discussed tomorrow<br><br />
### Community Org meeting at SEIU<br><br />
#### Unclear to anyone in attendance at tonights meeting if there was OB representation at this meeting<br><br />
#### Can anyone else clarify?<br><br />
### Flier update<br><br />
#### First request was made to SEIU for printing today<br><br />
#### She was extremely accommodating<br><br />
#### This is the first request she received so we need to tap into this resource<br><br />
### Outreach Kits Receiving great response when mentioned at info desk<br><br />
#### We should utilize SEIU supplies for putting these together<br><br />
#### Include a "How can OB help" sheet - to begin to get a sense of local demands<br><br />
#### Canvass training<br><br />
##### Possible connect with UMass Boston professor who had training Monday afternoon on non-threatening ways of approaching people and how best to prompt questions<br><br />
### Working Group Updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor<br><br />
##### Still no real point person<br><br />
##### Ben volunteered to field initial requests for involvement and initial reach out to union/labor org.<br><br />
##### March scheduled for Thursday<br><br />
##### SEIU 88 meeting on 24th needs to be attended<br><br />
###### Connect with Jason from Iron Workers who is often on site<br><br />
#### Community Organizations<br><br />
##### Beginning to establish connections and are inviting org's to come for workshops<br><br />
##### Discussion on creating some kind of central calendar where org's can post their events for us to support<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods<br><br />
##### There is a tracker for where people have gone Courtney will email this out<br><br />
#### Campuses/Universities<br><br />
##### We need some kind of liaison to bridge with the Students Occupy Boston folks<br><br />
##### Reconnect with Eli?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.14.11= <br />
I wanted to thank you all for attending the Outreach meeting on Friday 10/14. It was a HUGE turnout and extremely productive. Here's what was discussed, and please feel free to add your input as I could not have written down/captured all that was expressed during the two hour meeting.<br />
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'''Introductions from New Members'''<br><br />
Before we got started, Ravi from media introduced himself to the group and expressed that he was enthusiastic to be a liaison for the media to outreach. He can help us unite any overlapping efforts, assist with tech needs, and would be obliged to have a meeting between outreach and media in the near future for brainstorming purposes.<br />
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Eric from the tech committee also introduced himself, expressing that he would like to be added to our group, help with wiki updates on behalf of outreach, and assist with other tech needs that may come up.<br />
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'''Anti-Opression Meeting Liaison'''<br><br />
No one at the meeting had attended the first Anti-Oppression meeting on Thursday evening, and we would appreciate anyone who can, to write up a small summary of what was discussed. Keeping in mind, everyone is in agreement that Outreach must make sure oppression and diversity issues are of priority ASAP. A liaison, or "diversity Officer" within the outreach group would be ideal (making sure our language, focus, and materials are supportive and encouraging to all communities). If you are interested please contact Courtney, Christine, Daniel or Katie.<br />
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'''Tour Idea'''<br><br />
Christine discussed the tour guide idea, framing this by two sub groups, yours for curious folks on site, and planned tours for school groups.<br />
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Individual Tours: There is already an Occupant who has taken on the role as an unofficial tour guide for individuals. It was clear that taking on a role of organizing tours may be outside of Outreach's hands given our other priorities. Courtney will discuss with the Welcome/Info table how we can potentially formalize this as a role. The idea of tour guides was announce at the GA on Thursday by Christine. Christine has expressed that when she has the time and is on camp, she is willing to do tours when necessary.<br />
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School Tours: Christine has created a googledoc for incoming requests for school tours. It would be great to have volunteers for this. She will keep us updated on the needs of this. Katie and Christine had successfully given multiple school tours thus far. If interested, please contact Christine for more information.<br />
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'''Outreach Kit'''<br><br />
Katie reviewed her progress re the Outreach Kit. The outreach kits will sit at the info table. The will be for people on the outreach committee as well as folks looking for a way to help that cant be too involved. When they say 'how can I help' we will say take this outreach kit, it includes flyers to hand out, FAQ's for you to refer to when people inquire about the movement, a sheet on 'ways to help out', and a letter to Menino which is currently being drafted, stating support for Occupy which will be ready for people to sign and send in. Katie is open to more suggestions on what the kit may include, however we need to get them out ASAP so the first version of them might be general and only include the above.<br />
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We would like to include a Community Feedback Document as well. Further steps that need to be taken include a translation of the documents and suggestion for further materials included.<br />
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Christopher who is part of tech would like to help with the kit in regards to graphics, creating buttons, and including a flyer with a direct invitation to attend the GA.<br />
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Creating T-shirts was also suggested however we need to establish the wording as the word "Occupy" may be offensive to some communities given the history of political/military occupations in their home countries.<br />
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'''Volunteer Site Tables'''<br><br />
We then discussed remote volunteer site tables. It was mentioned that having outreach table in neighborhoods and at community events might be difficult to staff. Instead, we agreed it might be better to send delegations from the Community Outreach team to appropriate community events. In supporting the events of the community, we would hope that they would support Occupy.<br />
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Pat, who is part of the new group Occupy Everywhere, the volunteer team for Occupy, would like to see some discussion regarding reaching out to the community and their events, as that is OccupyEverywhere's main goal. We would like to have a meeting with OccupyEverywhere and the Community outreach team to discuss the roles and purpose of these two teams. Teaming up to reach out to community events would be ideal.<br />
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Christine has created a google doc list of interested organizations who would like to mutually support Occupy and their own cause. Lisette from Right to the City volunteered to help maintain this list.<br />
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We also need to create a list of community events, as well, which Outreach can attend. ARW, CPI, SEIU615, CityLife also expressed a dire need for making a connection and relationships with community organizations.<br />
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'''Guest Representative: City Life'''<br><br />
City Life was in attendance to support the Outreach team and look for mutually beneficial actions. Rose from City life, a resident of Malden, told her story about the foreclosure of her house happening on Monday. She was asking if we could get volunteers to help with an eviction blockade. Dominic and Rose from City Life, went on to announce this at the GA.<br />
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Outreach also identified this as an action we would like to help out with if possible and announced at the GA.<br />
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Does anyone know what came of this?<br />
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'''Solidifying Connections between Community Orgs and OccupyBoston'''<br><br />
It was further discussed that community organizations such as ARW, CPI, SEIU615 and CityLife would love to solidify a mutually beneficial relationship with Occupy (all representatives were in attendance for out Outreach meeting, which truly showed their passion). CPI introduced themselves and discussed the resources that they have to offer.<br />
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George discussed that organizations already have established members who trust them, materials and resources, established outreach processes, civic engagement, and infrastructure in place to help us out if we are to support them.<br />
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We need to make sure these folks are on our Community Organizations contact google doc and that we follow through with them. Any volunteers from the Community Organization Outreach group to be a point person for them?<br />
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Perhaps Yaicha can contact Lisette ([mailto:lisette@seiu615.org lisette@seiu615.org]) to discuss this further?<br />
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Homefries (sp?) reinforced the importance of hooking up with Community Organization to be our main way of outreach, as outreach coming solely from Occupy, may even be harmful to our cause given the name we have established for ourselves (good, bad or indifferent).<br />
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'''Next Week's Meeting'''<br><br />
We then decided that the '''MONDAY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEIU615 AT 6PM, 26 West Street, Boston.''' Questions about location can be sent to Ben of SEIU615.<br />
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Please contact me for his cell phone number. At 7 pm, we will sit with them to discuss more collaboration. A big thanks to SEIU615 for all of your work, support and enthusiasm to work with us.<br />
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'''Contacting the Outreach Committee'''<br><br />
As brought up by Homefries, it is difficult for the public to find out how to contact the Outreach committee.<br />
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We may consider creating a triage account [mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com]]] for people to contact us and then we can add them to the google group.<br />
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Any volunteers to create/manage this triage account?<br />
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'''Speaking at JP Unitarian Forum'''<br><br />
Christine, Courtney, and potentially Ben will be speaking on behalf of Outreach at a JP Unitarian Forum on either Monday or Wednesday to answer their questions. If anyone else would like to attend or speak, please contact Christine.<br />
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'''That's All Folks'''<br><br />
Please let me know what I missed in these meeting minutes or misunderstood any of the above.<br />
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Awesome discussion everyone, lets keep this momentum up!<br />
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Remember we have set meetings '''Monday through Friday at 6 pm''' in front of the outreach tent, right '''next to the Ghandi statue.'''<br />
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And, '''Fridays at 6 pm are the big meeting''' we shoot for everyone to be in attendance.<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.17.11= <br />
'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Expanded Group Meeting with Local Community Org’s</span>'''<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Apologies for the latent time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">On Monday evening we met at SEIU615 at 6 pm for Outreach and then with a large group of community workers at 7.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't thank them enough, not only allowing us to use their facilities, but also for their generosity and support for the Occupy movement.</span><br />
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'''CityLife Eviction Blockade'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the Outreach meeting, we were updated on the CityLife eviction blockade that occurred Monday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A group of Occupy joined with supporters in Malden to help Rose, in a direct action to keep from foreclosure of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, the Police used some illegal tactics and changed the locks behind the backs of the supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We also discussed needing a new process for getting DA folks and other volunteers to action sites in a quick manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There also may need to be a discussion around Occupy's behavior and responsibility when assisting other organizations, meaning following their lead.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All were very appreciative of our help and look forward to more collaboration.</span><br />
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'''Outreach Kits'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then were updated on Outreach Kits by Katie. Many of you have seen the progress via email updates, and they are looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Printing can begin with many of the materials and both seiu615 and 1199 offered services if we need them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Katie, can we do anything for you at this stage?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Also Joanie from 1199 would like to be sent then kit materials (I don't have her email, anyone?)</span><br />
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'''School Tours'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The group still needs assistance with school tours, however there have been numerous successful tours by outreachers for scheduled field trips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All volunteers are welcome. Please contact Christine if interested. She has sent out a letter to a small group of teachers welcoming them to visit camp with students which will open up even more interest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The info table has become more established and will be in contact with us for coordination of individual tours as well as distributing outreach kits.</span><br />
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'''Logan Airport Mobilization'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miguel updated us on the mobilization action he was coordinating at Logan airport amongst workers. Christine or Miguel, how did it go??</span><br />
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'''Outreach Efforts With Community Orgs'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then began discussing coordination of outreach efforts with community organizations which lead into our meeting with the larger community organizers.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Additional Notes</span>'''<br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Introductions </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– 30 attendees? Representatives from Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE), The Welcome Project, CISPES, City Life/Vida Urbana, New Organizing Institute, SEIU 615, MassUniting, Survivors Inc., 1199 SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 26, Spare Change, Dorchester People for Peace, Right to the City, Partners for Health, Project Hip Hop, Boston Interpreters Collective, Community Change, Whose Foods, City School, National Lawyers Guild</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recap from Anti-Oppression Training </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– overwhelmingly positive. event was great and well-attended (though notably, not necessarily among all the white men) Discussion is ongoing about whether to run another one – potentially also of running one specifically for working groups? High demand, with many people asking when the next meeting will be – also a lot of work in preparing (18 facilitators, multiple meetings, time-consuming to put together). Also discussed doing other trainings on gender, class, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Short discussion of this weekend's Immigration Forum </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Danielle is the contact (</span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">[mailto:danielle.navarro@gmail.com danielle.navarro@gmail.com]]</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) – event is scheduled but currently underpopulated – need more speakers! Made a general appeal to community groups and provided danielle's contact</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach-ins at Occupy Bosto</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">n – It would be great to coordinate with community orgs for specific trainings around organization, anti-oppression, community outreach, etc. SEIU can contribute space for these, and we can also coordinate through free school university. We should discuss these on an ongoing basis – Sunday's training was a big success, more opportunities for this kind of collaboration.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">George Lee would like to have a tent at OB for community groups! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Outreach would also like a tent! Can we coordinate to get 6-7 people to staff through the week? What's needed: A place for people to crash when they need to, for outreach and community groups to both have an onsite presence, for people to go when they need to get in touch with us specifically</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visits to organizations</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> – This is a high priority for us – Christine and others are already doing this, at the moment we can send individuals but it's hard to send groups (see CLVU report back). Need to streamline our internal logistics before we can really do this on an ongoing basis, but we are taking first steps (re: last Friday's discussion, choosing and prioritizing one group visit a week to try to get more things happening offsite). NOTE: Community group reps who are interested in helping us coordinate this will meet with us at 6 p.m next Monday before the big group meeting to strategize</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Occupy the Hood!! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– I wasn't here for this part of the meeting – can someone update on what was said? Here are the notes from Mary's email.</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Event: This Friday - March from Dewey to Dudley Sq., educational issues discussed when they get there</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Concerns from the coalition</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of white folks invading Dudley, bad 1st impression of OB for Dudley community</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocking traffic during commute time? another bad 1st impression</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the action end? No end plan</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lack of democratic process when planning the event</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Can someone clarify? We haven't discussed this much at all in outreach – would be helpful to get a stronger sense of these concerns. First event is happening very soon (Friday), and is already being well advertised, would like to touch base to see where we are on this, if we're doing anything, what we're doing, what our role should be, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Next meeting.</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Monday October 24th at 7 p.m. at SEIU 615 (regular outreach meeting at 6 at SEIU 615 with community members who want to coordinate on offsite events)</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach+Minutes Outreach Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Outreach/Minutes&diff=2465Arts/Outreach/Minutes2011-10-23T20:22:34Z<p>Jess: /* Meeting Minutes 10.14.11 */</p>
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<div>This page is a directory of the Minutes for the Outreach Committee<br><br />
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=Agenda: 10.05.11= <br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping Items/Other Business (try to keep to no more than 15 minutes)</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for scribe to take minutes</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for any additional agenda items</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pass around sign up for email list for all who is not part of the</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Google Group</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tabling update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Occupy Boston Globe</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">To be printed and posted at encampment every night</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Deadline for content is 11pm</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">-Someone from Outreach should be updating them on our happenings on a nightly basis - Volunteer??</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Updates from last 2 nights of Working Groups</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Union/Labor update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Neighborhood update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">University/Campus update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organizations update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Split into working groups and orient new members</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Please be sure to have someone take minutes of the Working Group meetings</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Report back at 6:50 before GA.</span><br />
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=Agenda 10.06.11= <br />
Housekeeping items/Other business<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for any additional agenda items<br />
# Pass around email sign up sheet for any in attendance who are not on the Google Group<br />
# Update on moving site?<br><br />
## Has anyone had a change to speak with logistics?<br><br />
## There should be more room towards the main entrance of the site, since some of the cobblestone is now being occupied<br><br />
## Still in need of a table<br />
# Occupy Boston Globe<br />
## Outreach had our first submission last night<br><br />
## We need to be sure to submit something new every night by 11<br><br />
## What do people want to include for tomorrow's edition?<br><br />
### Ideas: 9th grade class will be visiting the encampment tomorrow morning on a field trip to learn about modern day civil disobedience in the spirit of Thoreau (outreach contacted), we have made a call out for submissions from folks who have been personally affected by recession/victims of economic injustice, update from the labor working group, meeting at SEIU tonight<br />
# Teach-in this weekend with veteran organizers<br />
## Cynthia Peters and others are looking to come and share their expertise in organizing/coalition building with the Outreach Committee<br><br />
## We will formalize a time tonight for Saturday or Sunday<br><br />
## Send this to the Globe?<br />
# Updates from Working Groups<br />
## Minutes came in last night from Labor Working Group<br><br />
### They are now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm<br><br />
## Comm Organizing Update<br><br />
### Database nearing completion<br><br />
## University/Campus Update<br><br />
## Neighborhood Update<br><br />
### Beginning to identify hot spots where canvassing trips should take place<br><br />
## Break into Working Groups (if volume is high enough) Orient new members<br />
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=Agenda 10.07.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
## Tent site update?<br><br />
### Any luck with a table?<br><br />
### Will we be moving?<br><br />
## Other items<br><br />
### Skill share as form of outreach (Katie)<br><br />
#### Can we provide her with good contact for Arts/Culture or Free School?<br><br />
### HS student field trip update (Christine)<br><br />
#### Recreate with other classes?<br><br />
### Employment center canvassing (Christine)<br><br />
#### Report back<br><br />
### Western MA outreach (Courtney)<br><br />
#### We need a liaison<br><br />
#### They want to come to Boston for training<br><br />
#### AFSC Contact needs to be connected to UNION/LABOR (point person??)<br><br />
#### Occupy Rideshare<br><br />
### Outreach/Media task force (daniel)<br><br />
#### Needs to be developed for printing/communication<br><br />
### Occupy Boston Tool Kit (Brian)<br><br />
### Adopt a protester 350.org tent (Deb)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person?<br><br />
### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
#### How can we best direct them when they want to partner up?<br><br />
### Neighborhoods (Sandy/Brian)<br><br />
### University/Campuses -> point person?<br />
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=Agenda 10.10.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
### Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
#### Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
### Other items<br><br />
#### Tour guide idea<br><br />
##### How often to run tours?<br><br />
##### How to staff?<br><br />
#### Anti-oppression group formed<br><br />
##### Idea grew from discussion at meeting yesterday<br><br />
#### Liaison meeting update<br><br />
#### Flier printing update 2 names so far: Katie from SEIU ([mailto:kharris@seiu615.org kharris@seiu615.org], 617-878-7434), Sam Novey ([mailto:snovey@gmail.com snovey@gmail.com])<br><br />
#### Info table sign up sheet<br><br />
### Working group updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor -> Jake<br><br />
##### March on Wednesday<br><br />
###### Do we have fliers?<br><br />
##### SEIU 888 Meeting on 10/24 Can we get someone union to attend?<br><br />
#### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
##### Discuss cold calling template<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods (Sandy)<br><br />
##### Report back from Saturday morning/weekend<br><br />
#### University/Campuses<br><br />
##### Today's march<br><br />
##### Connecting with StudentsOccupyBoston group?<br />
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='''Agenda 10.12.11'''= <br />
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# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for someone to make report back to GA tonight<br><br />
## Call for additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around Google Group email sign up to new members<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Tour system<br><br />
### Separate from the school tours<br><br />
### How do we staff?<br><br />
### How do we formalize?<br><br />
## School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
### Due to high demand, spreadsheet has been created to list schools who would like to come for tour<br><br />
### Please take time to look at letter for teachers and make necessary edits<br><br />
## Anti-Oppression Group<br><br />
### First official meeting is Thursday at 6pm<br><br />
### Located on North Side of building, Atlantic Avenue side<br><br />
### Someone needs to announce at GA and connect with Anti-Racism/LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
## SEIU Meeting last night<br><br />
### Did anyone attend??<br><br />
## Flier update<br><br />
### We have identified three sources for fliering<br><br />
### Daniel will update with information and this has to go out in the minutes<br><br />
## Outreach kit<br><br />
### Review ideas from last night<br><br />
### We should begin to put together ASAP<br><br />
### Draft letter to Menino - suggestions? (add paragraph on the raid)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person??<br><br />
#### They should have met today<br><br />
#### Union march today or Thursday??<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is continually worked on<br><br />
#### We will be meeting next week to discuss script and begin making calls<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### New interest over email<br><br />
#### Point person??<br><br />
### University/Campuses<br><br />
#### There is already a StudentsOccupyBoston<br><br />
#### They have their own tent/having a GA tonight<br><br />
#### We need to reach out and collaborate with them<br />
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=Agenda 10.14.11= <br />
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Housekeeping<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for someone to report back to GA<br />
# Pass around sign up sheet for any new Outreach Google Group members<br />
## Also email update to Occupy Boston Globe?<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Anti-Oppression first meeting report back<br><br />
## Tour Guide system<br><br />
## School tours<br><br />
### Report back from today<br><br />
### Can we make any improvements on method?<br><br />
### Coverage for next Friday?<br><br />
### Need a point person<br><br />
## Outreach kits<br><br />
### Meet to finalize?<br><br />
### Discussion of Menino letter?<br><br />
## Outreach graphics discussion (Chris)<br><br />
## Remote volunteer tables in neighborhoods (Christine)<br><br />
## JP Forum next week<br><br />
### Either on 10/17 or 10/19<br><br />
### They invited 2 reps from OB to come and present<br><br />
### Can anyone commit?<br><br />
## Report back on Alliance of Community Organizations (George)<br><br />
### Meeting on Tuesday 10.11.11 @ SEIU was attended by 2 reps from OB<br><br />
### Another meeting next week?<br><br />
### Also discuss role of Outreach in the OB Statement of Purpose<br><br />
## Neighborhoods/CommOrgs Point people?<br><br />
### Yaicha has stepped up as CommOrgs<br><br />
### Neighborhoods?<br><br />
## Working Groups<br><br />
### Union/Labor<br><br />
#### Ben/Jake?<br><br />
#### Report back on march Thursday<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is available to update<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### George would like to discuss the following:<br><br />
##### Teach-ins, invitations for groups to come visit the encampment<br><br />
##### How best to share info?<br><br />
### Campus/University<br><br />
#### Eli has been point person<br><br />
#### How can we coordinate better with Students Occupy Boston, which is established?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.05.11= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">In attendance: 12 total, 6 returning, 6 new</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Initial proposal by Christoph (new to group)</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Protests can be limited</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It is important to canvass and reach people on a somewhat neutral level when speaking to them. i.e. not approach with discussion on economy or overtly political issue</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Recommended starting with a focal point that is neutral and discussed his own pitch that begins with talking about censorship of a film</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It was determined that his efforts would be best suited to the Neighborhood Working Group and he was given contact information</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">State of the Outreach tent</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We would like to shift the tarp on the tent to open us up to the sidewalk</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Currently, we are too hard to get to behind a row of tents</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can someone speak to tactical about this? We need some assistance in making the change*</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">*ALSO, we need a table. Does anyone have any connections to one that folds up possibly?*</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working group updates</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organization update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We are working on creating a database of local organizations to contact</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Once this is created we will begin cold calling each organization to develop connections</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We explored further the reciprocal relationships</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Campus/University update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student walk out</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eli reported back from Tufts group</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">They were excited to have a rep from Occupy Boston Outreach at their meetings</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">He will continue to act as liaison</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Monday afternoon students will again rally at 2pm</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student group has been added to Outreach Google Group</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">New Initiative/Idea</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Connect university professors with the Free School University on site</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recruit them to come and teach free classes</span><br><br />
##### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical perspective was specifically mentioned - i.e. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Global Protest in '68</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eden coordinates Free School so she is best to contact</span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;"> email: </span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt;">[[mailto:eden@akashic.com eden@akashic.com]]</span></span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">No other updates from Working Groups</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miscellaneous</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Relationship with Take Back the City has been mended</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Begin contacting Social Workers</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Experience the reality of economic injustice with clients/patients every day</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Discussion of going out to career centers on Friday (i.e. Jobnet, Career Link)</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to unemployed</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">If interested, please express to Outreach Google Group to organize</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to surrounding buildings and workplaces</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Develop an open GA at lunch so people who work around the area can feel welcome and come to share ideas and air grievances</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Parents and families</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">How can we make this a more kid-friendly environment?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tour guides</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Wearing specific t-shirts, wearing placards</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can show new people around</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Possibly forward this idea on to logistics?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Rename park</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Zinn Square Park??</span><br />
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='''Meeting Minutes 10.3.11'''= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Convened at roughly 6:05pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pitch: Break up into 4 working groups focused on priorities:</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> University/Campus Communities</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Union/Labor</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Community Organizations</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Neighborhoods</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The issue of contacting small businesses was brought up. This job will be handled by the Neighborhood Working Group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping items:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We may be moving the Outreach Tent more towards the South Station side of the encampment.</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We need to STAFF THE TABLE</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to virtual community was brought up. At this point we asked the group if everyone was on the Google Group. Those in attendance who are not provided their email addresses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">(Note: These email addresses were emailed to Nicole and will be added ASAP)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">At this point an agenda was created for the meeting. I was kind of running around trying to gather emails so missed a bit but the items were as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish a calendar</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish consensus on the 4 working groups</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Create some kind of sign up system for TABLING</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Calendar went unaddressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">4 Four working groups were agreed upon and we all split up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working groups met for the remainder of the hour (roughly 30 minutes). After this, the GA started. At that point, I ran around and tried to get folks to sign up for tabling. I have some and will send this out separately.</span><br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.12.11= <br />
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Meeting began at 6:15pm<br><br />
In attendance C, C, Y, B, D<br />
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# Tour system<br />
## Continued to brainstorm best way to set this up<br><br />
### Try to enlist people on-site to participate<br><br />
#### Announce @ GA tonight and one-to-one engagement with occupants<br><br />
### Put together an outline for how best to run tours<br><br />
#### Provide this to those who are on site<br><br />
### School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
#### Completed and was emailed out, please add any others interested<br><br />
#### Announce tour this Friday to GA<br><br />
#### Inform those at the INFO table<br><br />
#### Teacher letter<br><br />
##### Has been edited and is ready to be circulated<br><br />
##### Please send out to any interested teachers<br><br />
### Anti-oppression Working Group<br><br />
#### Meeting tomorrow at 6pm (North Side of building near Atlantic Avenue)<br><br />
##### RAIN LOCATION: SOUTH STATION<br><br />
#### Will announce at GA tonight Need to coordinate with anti-racist group and LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
#### The actual direction of the group is still unclear<br><br />
#### To be discussed tomorrow<br><br />
### Community Org meeting at SEIU<br><br />
#### Unclear to anyone in attendance at tonights meeting if there was OB representation at this meeting<br><br />
#### Can anyone else clarify?<br><br />
### Flier update<br><br />
#### First request was made to SEIU for printing today<br><br />
#### She was extremely accommodating<br><br />
#### This is the first request she received so we need to tap into this resource<br><br />
### Outreach Kits Receiving great response when mentioned at info desk<br><br />
#### We should utilize SEIU supplies for putting these together<br><br />
#### Include a "How can OB help" sheet - to begin to get a sense of local demands<br><br />
#### Canvass training<br><br />
##### Possible connect with UMass Boston professor who had training Monday afternoon on non-threatening ways of approaching people and how best to prompt questions<br><br />
### Working Group Updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor<br><br />
##### Still no real point person<br><br />
##### Ben volunteered to field initial requests for involvement and initial reach out to union/labor org.<br><br />
##### March scheduled for Thursday<br><br />
##### SEIU 88 meeting on 24th needs to be attended<br><br />
###### Connect with Jason from Iron Workers who is often on site<br><br />
#### Community Organizations<br><br />
##### Beginning to establish connections and are inviting org's to come for workshops<br><br />
##### Discussion on creating some kind of central calendar where org's can post their events for us to support<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods<br><br />
##### There is a tracker for where people have gone Courtney will email this out<br><br />
#### Campuses/Universities<br><br />
##### We need some kind of liaison to bridge with the Students Occupy Boston folks<br><br />
##### Reconnect with Eli?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.14.11= <br />
I wanted to thank you all for attending the Outreach meeting on Friday 10/14. It was a HUGE turnout and extremely productive. Here's what was discussed, and please feel free to add your input as I could not have written down/captured all that was expressed during the two hour meeting.<br />
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'''Introductions from New Members'''<br><br />
Before we got started, Ravi from media introduced himself to the group and expressed that he was enthusiastic to be a liaison for the media to outreach. He can help us unite any overlapping efforts, assist with tech needs, and would be obliged to have a meeting between outreach and media in the near future for brainstorming purposes.<br />
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Eric from the tech committee also introduced himself, expressing that he would like to be added to our group, help with wiki updates on behalf of outreach, and assist with other tech needs that may come up.<br />
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'''Anti-Opression Meeting Liaison'''<br><br />
No one at the meeting had attended the first Anti-Oppression meeting on Thursday evening, and we would appreciate anyone who can, to write up a small summary of what was discussed. Keeping in mind, everyone is in agreement that Outreach must make sure oppression and diversity issues are of priority ASAP. A liaison, or "diversity Officer" within the outreach group would be ideal (making sure our language, focus, and materials are supportive and encouraging to all communities). If you are interested please contact Courtney, Christine, Daniel or Katie.<br />
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'''Tour Idea'''<br><br />
Christine discussed the tour guide idea, framing this by two sub groups, yours for curious folks on site, and planned tours for school groups.<br />
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Individual Tours: There is already an Occupant who has taken on the role as an unofficial tour guide for individuals. It was clear that taking on a role of organizing tours may be outside of Outreach's hands given our other priorities. Courtney will discuss with the Welcome/Info table how we can potentially formalize this as a role. The idea of tour guides was announce at the GA on Thursday by Christine. Christine has expressed that when she has the time and is on camp, she is willing to do tours when necessary.<br />
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School Tours: Christine has created a googledoc for incoming requests for school tours. It would be great to have volunteers for this. She will keep us updated on the needs of this. Katie and Christine had successfully given multiple school tours thus far. If interested, please contact Christine for more information.<br />
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'''Outreach Kit'''<br><br />
Katie reviewed her progress re the Outreach Kit. The outreach kits will sit at the info table. The will be for people on the outreach committee as well as folks looking for a way to help that cant be too involved. When they say 'how can I help' we will say take this outreach kit, it includes flyers to hand out, FAQ's for you to refer to when people inquire about the movement, a sheet on 'ways to help out', and a letter to Menino which is currently being drafted, stating support for Occupy which will be ready for people to sign and send in. Katie is open to more suggestions on what the kit may include, however we need to get them out ASAP so the first version of them might be general and only include the above.<br />
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We would like to include a Community Feedback Document as well. Further steps that need to be taken include a translation of the documents and suggestion for further materials included.<br />
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Christopher who is part of tech would like to help with the kit in regards to graphics, creating buttons, and including a flyer with a direct invitation to attend the GA.<br />
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Creating T-shirts was also suggested however we need to establish the wording as the word "Occupy" may be offensive to some communities given the history of political/military occupations in their home countries.<br />
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'''Volunteer Site Tables'''<br><br />
We then discussed remote volunteer site tables. It was mentioned that having outreach table in neighborhoods and at community events might be difficult to staff. Instead, we agreed it might be better to send delegations from the Community Outreach team to appropriate community events. In supporting the events of the community, we would hope that they would support Occupy.<br />
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Pat, who is part of the new group Occupy Everywhere, the volunteer team for Occupy, would like to see some discussion regarding reaching out to the community and their events, as that is OccupyEverywhere's main goal. We would like to have a meeting with OccupyEverywhere and the Community outreach team to discuss the roles and purpose of these two teams. Teaming up to reach out to community events would be ideal.<br />
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Christine has created a google doc list of interested organizations who would like to mutually support Occupy and their own cause. Lisette from Right to the City volunteered to help maintain this list.<br />
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We also need to create a list of community events, as well, which Outreach can attend. ARW, CPI, SEIU615, CityLife also expressed a dire need for making a connection and relationships with community organizations.<br />
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'''Guest Representative: City Life'''<br><br />
City Life was in attendance to support the Outreach team and look for mutually beneficial actions. Rose from City life, a resident of Malden, told her story about the foreclosure of her house happening on Monday. She was asking if we could get volunteers to help with an eviction blockade. Dominic and Rose from City Life, went on to announce this at the GA.<br />
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Outreach also identified this as an action we would like to help out with if possible and announced at the GA.<br />
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Does anyone know what came of this?<br />
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'''Solidifying Connections between Community Orgs and OccupyBoston'''<br><br />
It was further discussed that community organizations such as ARW, CPI, SEIU615 and CityLife would love to solidify a mutually beneficial relationship with Occupy (all representatives were in attendance for out Outreach meeting, which truly showed their passion). CPI introduced themselves and discussed the resources that they have to offer.<br />
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George discussed that organizations already have established members who trust them, materials and resources, established outreach processes, civic engagement, and infrastructure in place to help us out if we are to support them.<br />
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We need to make sure these folks are on our Community Organizations contact google doc and that we follow through with them. Any volunteers from the Community Organization Outreach group to be a point person for them?<br />
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Perhaps Yaicha can contact Lisette ([mailto:lisette@seiu615.org lisette@seiu615.org]) to discuss this further?<br />
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Homefries (sp?) reinforced the importance of hooking up with Community Organization to be our main way of outreach, as outreach coming solely from Occupy, may even be harmful to our cause given the name we have established for ourselves (good, bad or indifferent).<br />
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'''Next Week's Meeting'''<br><br />
We then decided that the '''MONDAY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEIU615 AT 6PM, 26 West Street, Boston.''' Questions about location can be sent to Ben of SEIU615.<br />
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Please contact me for his cell phone number. At 7 pm, we will sit with them to discuss more collaboration. A big thanks to SEIU615 for all of your work, support and enthusiasm to work with us.<br />
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'''Contacting the Outreach Committee'''<br><br />
As brought up by Homefries, it is difficult for the public to find out how to contact the Outreach committee.<br />
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We may consider creating a triage account [mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com]]] for people to contact us and then we can add them to the google group.<br />
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Any volunteers to create/manage this triage account?<br />
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'''Speaking at JP Unitarian Forum'''<br><br />
Christine, Courtney, and potentially Ben will be speaking on behalf of Outreach at a JP Unitarian Forum on either Monday or Wednesday to answer their questions. If anyone else would like to attend or speak, please contact Christine.<br />
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'''That's All Folks'''<br><br />
Please let me know what I missed in these meeting minutes or misunderstood any of the above.<br />
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Awesome discussion everyone, lets keep this momentum up!<br />
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Remember we have set meetings '''Monday through Friday at 6 pm''' in front of the outreach tent, right '''next to the Ghandi statue.'''<br />
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And, '''Fridays at 6 pm are the big meeting''' we shoot for everyone to be in attendance.<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.17.11= <br />
'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Expanded Group Meeting with Local Community Org’s</span>'''<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Apologies for the latent time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">On Monday evening we met at SEIU615 at 6 pm for Outreach and then with a large group of community workers at 7.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't thank them enough, not only allowing us to use their facilities, but also for their generosity and support for the Occupy movement.</span><br />
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'''CityLife Eviction Blockade'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the Outreach meeting, we were updated on the CityLife eviction blockade that occurred Monday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A group of Occupy joined with supporters in Malden to help Rose, in a direct action to keep from foreclosure of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, the Police used some illegal tactics and changed the locks behind the backs of the supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We also discussed needing a new process for getting DA folks and other volunteers to action sites in a quick manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There also may need to be a discussion around Occupy's behavior and responsibility when assisting other organizations, meaning following their lead.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All were very appreciative of our help and look forward to more collaboration.</span><br />
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'''Outreach Kits'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then were updated on Outreach Kits by Katie. Many of you have seen the progress via email updates, and they are looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Printing can begin with many of the materials and both seiu615 and 1199 offered services if we need them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Katie, can we do anything for you at this stage?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Also Joanie from 1199 would like to be sent then kit materials (I don't have her email, anyone?)</span><br />
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'''School Tours'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The group still needs assistance with school tours, however there have been numerous successful tours by outreachers for scheduled field trips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All volunteers are welcome. Please contact Christine if interested. She has sent out a letter to a small group of teachers welcoming them to visit camp with students which will open up even more interest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The info table has become more established and will be in contact with us for coordination of individual tours as well as distributing outreach kits.</span><br />
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'''Logan Airport Mobilization'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miguel updated us on the mobilization action he was coordinating at Logan airport amongst workers. Christine or Miguel, how did it go??</span><br />
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'''Outreach Efforts With Community Orgs'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then began discussing coordination of outreach efforts with community organizations which lead into our meeting with the larger community organizers.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Additional Notes</span>'''<br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Introductions </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– 30 attendees? Representatives from Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE), The Welcome Project, CISPES, City Life/Vida Urbana, New Organizing Institute, SEIU 615, MassUniting, Survivors Inc., 1199 SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 26, Spare Change, Dorchester People for Peace, Right to the City, Partners for Health, Project Hip Hop, Boston Interpreters Collective, Community Change, Whose Foods, City School, National Lawyers Guild</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recap from Anti-Oppression Training </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– overwhelmingly positive. event was great and well-attended (though notably, not necessarily among all the white men) Discussion is ongoing about whether to run another one – potentially also of running one specifically for working groups? High demand, with many people asking when the next meeting will be – also a lot of work in preparing (18 facilitators, multiple meetings, time-consuming to put together). Also discussed doing other trainings on gender, class, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Short discussion of this weekend's Immigration Forum </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Danielle is the contact (</span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">[[mailto:[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]|[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]]]</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) – event is scheduled but currently underpopulated – need more speakers! Made a general appeal to community groups and provided danielle's contact</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach-ins at Occupy Bosto</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">n – It would be great to coordinate with community orgs for specific trainings around organization, anti-oppression, community outreach, etc. SEIU can contribute space for these, and we can also coordinate through free school university. We should discuss these on an ongoing basis – Sunday's training was a big success, more opportunities for this kind of collaboration.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">George Lee would like to have a tent at OB for community groups! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Outreach would also like a tent! Can we coordinate to get 6-7 people to staff through the week? What's needed: A place for people to crash when they need to, for outreach and community groups to both have an onsite presence, for people to go when they need to get in touch with us specifically</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visits to organizations</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> – This is a high priority for us – Christine and others are already doing this, at the moment we can send individuals but it's hard to send groups (see CLVU report back). Need to streamline our internal logistics before we can really do this on an ongoing basis, but we are taking first steps (re: last Friday's discussion, choosing and prioritizing one group visit a week to try to get more things happening offsite). NOTE: Community group reps who are interested in helping us coordinate this will meet with us at 6 p.m next Monday before the big group meeting to strategize</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Occupy the Hood!! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– I wasn't here for this part of the meeting – can someone update on what was said? Here are the notes from Mary's email.</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Event: This Friday - March from Dewey to Dudley Sq., educational issues discussed when they get there</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Concerns from the coalition</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of white folks invading Dudley, bad 1st impression of OB for Dudley community</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocking traffic during commute time? another bad 1st impression</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the action end? No end plan</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lack of democratic process when planning the event</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Can someone clarify? We haven't discussed this much at all in outreach – would be helpful to get a stronger sense of these concerns. First event is happening very soon (Friday), and is already being well advertised, would like to touch base to see where we are on this, if we're doing anything, what we're doing, what our role should be, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Next meeting.</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Monday October 24th at 7 p.m. at SEIU 615 (regular outreach meeting at 6 at SEIU 615 with community members who want to coordinate on offsite events)</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach+Minutes Outreach Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Outreach/Minutes&diff=2464Arts/Outreach/Minutes2011-10-23T20:21:25Z<p>Jess: /* Meeting Minutes 10.14.11 */</p>
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<div>This page is a directory of the Minutes for the Outreach Committee<br><br />
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=Agenda: 10.05.11= <br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping Items/Other Business (try to keep to no more than 15 minutes)</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for scribe to take minutes</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for any additional agenda items</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pass around sign up for email list for all who is not part of the</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Google Group</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tabling update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Occupy Boston Globe</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">To be printed and posted at encampment every night</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Deadline for content is 11pm</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">-Someone from Outreach should be updating them on our happenings on a nightly basis - Volunteer??</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Updates from last 2 nights of Working Groups</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Union/Labor update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Neighborhood update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">University/Campus update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organizations update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Split into working groups and orient new members</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Please be sure to have someone take minutes of the Working Group meetings</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Report back at 6:50 before GA.</span><br />
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=Agenda 10.06.11= <br />
Housekeeping items/Other business<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for any additional agenda items<br />
# Pass around email sign up sheet for any in attendance who are not on the Google Group<br />
# Update on moving site?<br><br />
## Has anyone had a change to speak with logistics?<br><br />
## There should be more room towards the main entrance of the site, since some of the cobblestone is now being occupied<br><br />
## Still in need of a table<br />
# Occupy Boston Globe<br />
## Outreach had our first submission last night<br><br />
## We need to be sure to submit something new every night by 11<br><br />
## What do people want to include for tomorrow's edition?<br><br />
### Ideas: 9th grade class will be visiting the encampment tomorrow morning on a field trip to learn about modern day civil disobedience in the spirit of Thoreau (outreach contacted), we have made a call out for submissions from folks who have been personally affected by recession/victims of economic injustice, update from the labor working group, meeting at SEIU tonight<br />
# Teach-in this weekend with veteran organizers<br />
## Cynthia Peters and others are looking to come and share their expertise in organizing/coalition building with the Outreach Committee<br><br />
## We will formalize a time tonight for Saturday or Sunday<br><br />
## Send this to the Globe?<br />
# Updates from Working Groups<br />
## Minutes came in last night from Labor Working Group<br><br />
### They are now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm<br><br />
## Comm Organizing Update<br><br />
### Database nearing completion<br><br />
## University/Campus Update<br><br />
## Neighborhood Update<br><br />
### Beginning to identify hot spots where canvassing trips should take place<br><br />
## Break into Working Groups (if volume is high enough) Orient new members<br />
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=Agenda 10.07.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
## Tent site update?<br><br />
### Any luck with a table?<br><br />
### Will we be moving?<br><br />
## Other items<br><br />
### Skill share as form of outreach (Katie)<br><br />
#### Can we provide her with good contact for Arts/Culture or Free School?<br><br />
### HS student field trip update (Christine)<br><br />
#### Recreate with other classes?<br><br />
### Employment center canvassing (Christine)<br><br />
#### Report back<br><br />
### Western MA outreach (Courtney)<br><br />
#### We need a liaison<br><br />
#### They want to come to Boston for training<br><br />
#### AFSC Contact needs to be connected to UNION/LABOR (point person??)<br><br />
#### Occupy Rideshare<br><br />
### Outreach/Media task force (daniel)<br><br />
#### Needs to be developed for printing/communication<br><br />
### Occupy Boston Tool Kit (Brian)<br><br />
### Adopt a protester 350.org tent (Deb)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person?<br><br />
### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
#### How can we best direct them when they want to partner up?<br><br />
### Neighborhoods (Sandy/Brian)<br><br />
### University/Campuses -> point person?<br />
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=Agenda 10.10.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
### Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
#### Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
### Other items<br><br />
#### Tour guide idea<br><br />
##### How often to run tours?<br><br />
##### How to staff?<br><br />
#### Anti-oppression group formed<br><br />
##### Idea grew from discussion at meeting yesterday<br><br />
#### Liaison meeting update<br><br />
#### Flier printing update 2 names so far: Katie from SEIU ([mailto:kharris@seiu615.org kharris@seiu615.org], 617-878-7434), Sam Novey ([mailto:snovey@gmail.com snovey@gmail.com])<br><br />
#### Info table sign up sheet<br><br />
### Working group updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor -> Jake<br><br />
##### March on Wednesday<br><br />
###### Do we have fliers?<br><br />
##### SEIU 888 Meeting on 10/24 Can we get someone union to attend?<br><br />
#### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
##### Discuss cold calling template<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods (Sandy)<br><br />
##### Report back from Saturday morning/weekend<br><br />
#### University/Campuses<br><br />
##### Today's march<br><br />
##### Connecting with StudentsOccupyBoston group?<br />
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='''Agenda 10.12.11'''= <br />
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# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for someone to make report back to GA tonight<br><br />
## Call for additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around Google Group email sign up to new members<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Tour system<br><br />
### Separate from the school tours<br><br />
### How do we staff?<br><br />
### How do we formalize?<br><br />
## School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
### Due to high demand, spreadsheet has been created to list schools who would like to come for tour<br><br />
### Please take time to look at letter for teachers and make necessary edits<br><br />
## Anti-Oppression Group<br><br />
### First official meeting is Thursday at 6pm<br><br />
### Located on North Side of building, Atlantic Avenue side<br><br />
### Someone needs to announce at GA and connect with Anti-Racism/LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
## SEIU Meeting last night<br><br />
### Did anyone attend??<br><br />
## Flier update<br><br />
### We have identified three sources for fliering<br><br />
### Daniel will update with information and this has to go out in the minutes<br><br />
## Outreach kit<br><br />
### Review ideas from last night<br><br />
### We should begin to put together ASAP<br><br />
### Draft letter to Menino - suggestions? (add paragraph on the raid)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person??<br><br />
#### They should have met today<br><br />
#### Union march today or Thursday??<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is continually worked on<br><br />
#### We will be meeting next week to discuss script and begin making calls<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### New interest over email<br><br />
#### Point person??<br><br />
### University/Campuses<br><br />
#### There is already a StudentsOccupyBoston<br><br />
#### They have their own tent/having a GA tonight<br><br />
#### We need to reach out and collaborate with them<br />
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=Agenda 10.14.11= <br />
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Housekeeping<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for someone to report back to GA<br />
# Pass around sign up sheet for any new Outreach Google Group members<br />
## Also email update to Occupy Boston Globe?<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Anti-Oppression first meeting report back<br><br />
## Tour Guide system<br><br />
## School tours<br><br />
### Report back from today<br><br />
### Can we make any improvements on method?<br><br />
### Coverage for next Friday?<br><br />
### Need a point person<br><br />
## Outreach kits<br><br />
### Meet to finalize?<br><br />
### Discussion of Menino letter?<br><br />
## Outreach graphics discussion (Chris)<br><br />
## Remote volunteer tables in neighborhoods (Christine)<br><br />
## JP Forum next week<br><br />
### Either on 10/17 or 10/19<br><br />
### They invited 2 reps from OB to come and present<br><br />
### Can anyone commit?<br><br />
## Report back on Alliance of Community Organizations (George)<br><br />
### Meeting on Tuesday 10.11.11 @ SEIU was attended by 2 reps from OB<br><br />
### Another meeting next week?<br><br />
### Also discuss role of Outreach in the OB Statement of Purpose<br><br />
## Neighborhoods/CommOrgs Point people?<br><br />
### Yaicha has stepped up as CommOrgs<br><br />
### Neighborhoods?<br><br />
## Working Groups<br><br />
### Union/Labor<br><br />
#### Ben/Jake?<br><br />
#### Report back on march Thursday<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is available to update<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### George would like to discuss the following:<br><br />
##### Teach-ins, invitations for groups to come visit the encampment<br><br />
##### How best to share info?<br><br />
### Campus/University<br><br />
#### Eli has been point person<br><br />
#### How can we coordinate better with Students Occupy Boston, which is established?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.05.11= <br />
= = <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">In attendance: 12 total, 6 returning, 6 new</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Initial proposal by Christoph (new to group)</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Protests can be limited</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It is important to canvass and reach people on a somewhat neutral level when speaking to them. i.e. not approach with discussion on economy or overtly political issue</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Recommended starting with a focal point that is neutral and discussed his own pitch that begins with talking about censorship of a film</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It was determined that his efforts would be best suited to the Neighborhood Working Group and he was given contact information</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">State of the Outreach tent</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We would like to shift the tarp on the tent to open us up to the sidewalk</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Currently, we are too hard to get to behind a row of tents</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can someone speak to tactical about this? We need some assistance in making the change*</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">*ALSO, we need a table. Does anyone have any connections to one that folds up possibly?*</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working group updates</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organization update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We are working on creating a database of local organizations to contact</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Once this is created we will begin cold calling each organization to develop connections</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We explored further the reciprocal relationships</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Campus/University update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student walk out</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eli reported back from Tufts group</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">They were excited to have a rep from Occupy Boston Outreach at their meetings</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">He will continue to act as liaison</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Monday afternoon students will again rally at 2pm</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student group has been added to Outreach Google Group</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">New Initiative/Idea</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Connect university professors with the Free School University on site</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recruit them to come and teach free classes</span><br><br />
##### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical perspective was specifically mentioned - i.e. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Global Protest in '68</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eden coordinates Free School so she is best to contact</span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;"> email: </span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt;">[[mailto:eden@akashic.com eden@akashic.com]]</span></span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">No other updates from Working Groups</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miscellaneous</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Relationship with Take Back the City has been mended</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Begin contacting Social Workers</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Experience the reality of economic injustice with clients/patients every day</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Discussion of going out to career centers on Friday (i.e. Jobnet, Career Link)</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to unemployed</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">If interested, please express to Outreach Google Group to organize</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to surrounding buildings and workplaces</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Develop an open GA at lunch so people who work around the area can feel welcome and come to share ideas and air grievances</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Parents and families</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">How can we make this a more kid-friendly environment?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tour guides</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Wearing specific t-shirts, wearing placards</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can show new people around</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Possibly forward this idea on to logistics?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Rename park</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Zinn Square Park??</span><br />
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='''Meeting Minutes 10.3.11'''= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Convened at roughly 6:05pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pitch: Break up into 4 working groups focused on priorities:</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> University/Campus Communities</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Union/Labor</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Community Organizations</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Neighborhoods</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The issue of contacting small businesses was brought up. This job will be handled by the Neighborhood Working Group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping items:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We may be moving the Outreach Tent more towards the South Station side of the encampment.</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We need to STAFF THE TABLE</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to virtual community was brought up. At this point we asked the group if everyone was on the Google Group. Those in attendance who are not provided their email addresses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">(Note: These email addresses were emailed to Nicole and will be added ASAP)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">At this point an agenda was created for the meeting. I was kind of running around trying to gather emails so missed a bit but the items were as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish a calendar</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish consensus on the 4 working groups</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Create some kind of sign up system for TABLING</span><br />
# <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Calendar went unaddressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">4 Four working groups were agreed upon and we all split up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working groups met for the remainder of the hour (roughly 30 minutes). After this, the GA started. At that point, I ran around and tried to get folks to sign up for tabling. I have some and will send this out separately.</span><br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.12.11= <br />
<br />
Meeting began at 6:15pm<br><br />
In attendance C, C, Y, B, D<br />
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# Tour system<br />
## Continued to brainstorm best way to set this up<br><br />
### Try to enlist people on-site to participate<br><br />
#### Announce @ GA tonight and one-to-one engagement with occupants<br><br />
### Put together an outline for how best to run tours<br><br />
#### Provide this to those who are on site<br><br />
### School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
#### Completed and was emailed out, please add any others interested<br><br />
#### Announce tour this Friday to GA<br><br />
#### Inform those at the INFO table<br><br />
#### Teacher letter<br><br />
##### Has been edited and is ready to be circulated<br><br />
##### Please send out to any interested teachers<br><br />
### Anti-oppression Working Group<br><br />
#### Meeting tomorrow at 6pm (North Side of building near Atlantic Avenue)<br><br />
##### RAIN LOCATION: SOUTH STATION<br><br />
#### Will announce at GA tonight Need to coordinate with anti-racist group and LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
#### The actual direction of the group is still unclear<br><br />
#### To be discussed tomorrow<br><br />
### Community Org meeting at SEIU<br><br />
#### Unclear to anyone in attendance at tonights meeting if there was OB representation at this meeting<br><br />
#### Can anyone else clarify?<br><br />
### Flier update<br><br />
#### First request was made to SEIU for printing today<br><br />
#### She was extremely accommodating<br><br />
#### This is the first request she received so we need to tap into this resource<br><br />
### Outreach Kits Receiving great response when mentioned at info desk<br><br />
#### We should utilize SEIU supplies for putting these together<br><br />
#### Include a "How can OB help" sheet - to begin to get a sense of local demands<br><br />
#### Canvass training<br><br />
##### Possible connect with UMass Boston professor who had training Monday afternoon on non-threatening ways of approaching people and how best to prompt questions<br><br />
### Working Group Updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor<br><br />
##### Still no real point person<br><br />
##### Ben volunteered to field initial requests for involvement and initial reach out to union/labor org.<br><br />
##### March scheduled for Thursday<br><br />
##### SEIU 88 meeting on 24th needs to be attended<br><br />
###### Connect with Jason from Iron Workers who is often on site<br><br />
#### Community Organizations<br><br />
##### Beginning to establish connections and are inviting org's to come for workshops<br><br />
##### Discussion on creating some kind of central calendar where org's can post their events for us to support<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods<br><br />
##### There is a tracker for where people have gone Courtney will email this out<br><br />
#### Campuses/Universities<br><br />
##### We need some kind of liaison to bridge with the Students Occupy Boston folks<br><br />
##### Reconnect with Eli?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.14.11= <br />
I wanted to thank you all for attending the Outreach meeting on Friday 10/14. It was a HUGE turnout and extremely productive. Here's what was discussed, and please feel free to add your input as I could not have written down/captured all that was expressed during the two hour meeting.<br />
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'''Introductions from New Members'''<br><br />
Before we got started, Ravi from media introduced himself to the group and expressed that he was enthusiastic to be a liaison for the media to outreach. He can help us unite any overlapping efforts, assist with tech needs, and would be obliged to have a meeting between outreach and media in the near future for brainstorming purposes.<br />
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Eric from the tech committee also introduced himself, expressing that he would like to be added to our group, help with wiki updates on behalf of outreach, and assist with other tech needs that may come up.<br />
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'''Anti-Opression Meeting Liaison'''<br><br />
No one at the meeting had attended the first Anti-Oppression meeting on Thursday evening, and we would appreciate anyone who can, to write up a small summary of what was discussed. Keeping in mind, everyone is in agreement that Outreach must make sure oppression and diversity issues are of priority ASAP. A liaison, or "diversity Officer" within the outreach group would be ideal (making sure our language, focus, and materials are supportive and encouraging to all communities). If you are interested please contact Courtney, Christine, Daniel or Katie.<br />
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'''Tour Idea'''<br><br />
Christine discussed the tour guide idea, framing this by two sub groups, yours for curious folks on site, and planned tours for school groups.<br />
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Individual Tours: There is already an Occupant who has taken on the role as an unofficial tour guide for individuals. It was clear that taking on a role of organizing tours may be outside of Outreach's hands given our other priorities. Courtney will discuss with the Welcome/Info table how we can potentially formalize this as a role. The idea of tour guides was announce at the GA on Thursday by Christine. Christine has expressed that when she has the time and is on camp, she is willing to do tours when necessary.<br />
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School Tours: Christine has created a googledoc for incoming requests for school tours. It would be great to have volunteers for this. She will keep us updated on the needs of this. Katie and Christine had successfully given multiple school tours thus far. If interested, please contact Christine for more information.<br />
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'''Outreach Kit'''<br><br />
Katie reviewed her progress re the Outreach Kit. The outreach kits will sit at the info table. The will be for people on the outreach committee as well as folks looking for a way to help that cant be too involved. When they say 'how can I help' we will say take this outreach kit, it includes flyers to hand out, FAQ's for you to refer to when people inquire about the movement, a sheet on 'ways to help out', and a letter to Menino which is currently being drafted, stating support for Occupy which will be ready for people to sign and send in. Katie is open to more suggestions on what the kit may include, however we need to get them out ASAP so the first version of them might be general and only include the above.<br />
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We would like to include a Community Feedback Document as well. Further steps that need to be taken include a translation of the documents and suggestion for further materials included.<br />
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Christopher who is part of tech would like to help with the kit in regards to graphics, creating buttons, and including a flyer with a direct invitation to attend the GA.<br />
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Creating T-shirts was also suggested however we need to establish the wording as the word "Occupy" may be offensive to some communities given the history of political/military occupations in their home countries.<br />
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'''Volunteer Site Tables'''<br><br />
We then discussed remote volunteer site tables. It was mentioned that having outreach table in neighborhoods and at community events might be difficult to staff. Instead, we agreed it might be better to send delegations from the Community Outreach team to appropriate community events. In supporting the events of the community, we would hope that they would support Occupy.<br />
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Pat, who is part of the new group Occupy Everywhere, the volunteer team for Occupy, would like to see some discussion regarding reaching out to the community and their events, as that is OccupyEverywhere's main goal. We would like to have a meeting with OccupyEverywhere and the Community outreach team to discuss the roles and purpose of these two teams. Teaming up to reach out to community events would be ideal.<br />
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Christine has created a google doc list of interested organizations who would like to mutually support Occupy and their own cause. Lisette from Right to the City volunteered to help maintain this list.<br />
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We also need to create a list of community events, as well, which Outreach can attend. ARW, CPI, SEIU615, CityLife also expressed a dire need for making a connection and relationships with community organizations.<br />
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'''Guest Representative: City Life'''<br><br />
City Life was in attendance to support the Outreach team and look for mutually beneficial actions. Rose from City life, a resident of Malden, told her story about the foreclosure of her house happening on Monday. She was asking if we could get volunteers to help with an eviction blockade. Dominic and Rose from City Life, went on to announce this at the GA.<br />
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Outreach also identified this as an action we would like to help out with if possible and announced at the GA.<br />
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Does anyone know what came of this?<br />
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'''Solidifying Connections between Community Orgs and OccupyBoston'''<br><br />
It was further discussed that community organizations such as ARW, CPI, SEIU615 and CityLife would love to solidify a mutually beneficial relationship with Occupy (all representatives were in attendance for out Outreach meeting, which truly showed their passion). CPI introduced themselves and discussed the resources that they have to offer.<br />
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George discussed that organizations already have established members who trust them, materials and resources, established outreach processes, civic engagement, and infrastructure in place to help us out if we are to support them.<br />
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We need to make sure these folks are on our Community Organizations contact google doc and that we follow through with them. Any volunteers from the Community Organization Outreach group to be a point person for them?<br />
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Perhaps Yaicha can contact Lisette ([mailto:lisette@seiu615.org lisette@seiu615.org]) to discuss this further?<br />
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Homefries (sp?) reinforced the importance of hooking up with Community Organization to be our main way of outreach, as outreach coming solely from Occupy, may even be harmful to our cause given the name we have established for ourselves (good, bad or indifferent).<br />
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'''Next Week's Meeting'''<br><br />
We then decided that the '''MONDAY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEIU615 AT 6PM, 26 West Street, Boston.''' Questions about location can be sent to Ben of SEIU615.<br />
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Please contact me for his cell phone number. At 7 pm, we will sit with them to discuss more collaboration. A big thanks to SEIU615 for all of your work, support and enthusiasm to work with us.<br />
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'''Contacting the Outreach Committee'''<br><br />
As brought up by Homefries, it is difficult for the public to find out how to contact the Outreach committee.<br />
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We may consider creating a triage account [[mailto:[mailto:occupybostonoutreach occupybostonoutreach]|[mailto:occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com occupybostonoutreach@gmail.com]]] for people to contact us and then we can add them to the google group.<br />
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Any volunteers to create/manage this triage account?<br />
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'''Speaking at JP Unitarian Forum'''<br><br />
Christine, Courtney, and potentially Ben will be speaking on behalf of Outreach at a JP Unitarian Forum on either Monday or Wednesday to answer their questions. If anyone else would like to attend or speak, please contact Christine.<br />
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'''That's All Folks'''<br><br />
Please let me know what I missed in these meeting minutes or misunderstood any of the above.<br />
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Awesome discussion everyone, lets keep this momentum up!<br />
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Remember we have set meetings '''Monday through Friday at 6 pm''' in front of the outreach tent, right '''next to the Ghandi statue.'''<br />
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And, '''Fridays at 6 pm are the big meeting''' we shoot for everyone to be in attendance.<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.17.11= <br />
'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Expanded Group Meeting with Local Community Org’s</span>'''<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Apologies for the latent time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">On Monday evening we met at SEIU615 at 6 pm for Outreach and then with a large group of community workers at 7.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't thank them enough, not only allowing us to use their facilities, but also for their generosity and support for the Occupy movement.</span><br />
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'''CityLife Eviction Blockade'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the Outreach meeting, we were updated on the CityLife eviction blockade that occurred Monday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A group of Occupy joined with supporters in Malden to help Rose, in a direct action to keep from foreclosure of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, the Police used some illegal tactics and changed the locks behind the backs of the supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We also discussed needing a new process for getting DA folks and other volunteers to action sites in a quick manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There also may need to be a discussion around Occupy's behavior and responsibility when assisting other organizations, meaning following their lead.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All were very appreciative of our help and look forward to more collaboration.</span><br />
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'''Outreach Kits'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then were updated on Outreach Kits by Katie. Many of you have seen the progress via email updates, and they are looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Printing can begin with many of the materials and both seiu615 and 1199 offered services if we need them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Katie, can we do anything for you at this stage?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Also Joanie from 1199 would like to be sent then kit materials (I don't have her email, anyone?)</span><br />
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'''School Tours'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The group still needs assistance with school tours, however there have been numerous successful tours by outreachers for scheduled field trips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All volunteers are welcome. Please contact Christine if interested. She has sent out a letter to a small group of teachers welcoming them to visit camp with students which will open up even more interest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The info table has become more established and will be in contact with us for coordination of individual tours as well as distributing outreach kits.</span><br />
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'''Logan Airport Mobilization'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miguel updated us on the mobilization action he was coordinating at Logan airport amongst workers. Christine or Miguel, how did it go??</span><br />
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'''Outreach Efforts With Community Orgs'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then began discussing coordination of outreach efforts with community organizations which lead into our meeting with the larger community organizers.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Additional Notes</span>'''<br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Introductions </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– 30 attendees? Representatives from Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE), The Welcome Project, CISPES, City Life/Vida Urbana, New Organizing Institute, SEIU 615, MassUniting, Survivors Inc., 1199 SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 26, Spare Change, Dorchester People for Peace, Right to the City, Partners for Health, Project Hip Hop, Boston Interpreters Collective, Community Change, Whose Foods, City School, National Lawyers Guild</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recap from Anti-Oppression Training </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– overwhelmingly positive. event was great and well-attended (though notably, not necessarily among all the white men) Discussion is ongoing about whether to run another one – potentially also of running one specifically for working groups? High demand, with many people asking when the next meeting will be – also a lot of work in preparing (18 facilitators, multiple meetings, time-consuming to put together). Also discussed doing other trainings on gender, class, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Short discussion of this weekend's Immigration Forum </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Danielle is the contact (</span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">[[mailto:[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]|[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]]]</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) – event is scheduled but currently underpopulated – need more speakers! Made a general appeal to community groups and provided danielle's contact</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach-ins at Occupy Bosto</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">n – It would be great to coordinate with community orgs for specific trainings around organization, anti-oppression, community outreach, etc. SEIU can contribute space for these, and we can also coordinate through free school university. We should discuss these on an ongoing basis – Sunday's training was a big success, more opportunities for this kind of collaboration.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">George Lee would like to have a tent at OB for community groups! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Outreach would also like a tent! Can we coordinate to get 6-7 people to staff through the week? What's needed: A place for people to crash when they need to, for outreach and community groups to both have an onsite presence, for people to go when they need to get in touch with us specifically</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visits to organizations</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> – This is a high priority for us – Christine and others are already doing this, at the moment we can send individuals but it's hard to send groups (see CLVU report back). Need to streamline our internal logistics before we can really do this on an ongoing basis, but we are taking first steps (re: last Friday's discussion, choosing and prioritizing one group visit a week to try to get more things happening offsite). NOTE: Community group reps who are interested in helping us coordinate this will meet with us at 6 p.m next Monday before the big group meeting to strategize</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Occupy the Hood!! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– I wasn't here for this part of the meeting – can someone update on what was said? Here are the notes from Mary's email.</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Event: This Friday - March from Dewey to Dudley Sq., educational issues discussed when they get there</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Concerns from the coalition</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of white folks invading Dudley, bad 1st impression of OB for Dudley community</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocking traffic during commute time? another bad 1st impression</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the action end? No end plan</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lack of democratic process when planning the event</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Can someone clarify? We haven't discussed this much at all in outreach – would be helpful to get a stronger sense of these concerns. First event is happening very soon (Friday), and is already being well advertised, would like to touch base to see where we are on this, if we're doing anything, what we're doing, what our role should be, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Next meeting.</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Monday October 24th at 7 p.m. at SEIU 615 (regular outreach meeting at 6 at SEIU 615 with community members who want to coordinate on offsite events)</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach+Minutes Outreach Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Outreach/Minutes&diff=2461Arts/Outreach/Minutes2011-10-23T20:16:46Z<p>Jess: </p>
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<div>This page is a directory of the Minutes for the Outreach Committee<br><br />
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=Agenda: 10.05.11= <br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping Items/Other Business (try to keep to no more than 15 minutes)</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for scribe to take minutes</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for any additional agenda items</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pass around sign up for email list for all who is not part of the</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Google Group</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tabling update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Occupy Boston Globe</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">To be printed and posted at encampment every night</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Deadline for content is 11pm</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">-Someone from Outreach should be updating them on our happenings on a nightly basis - Volunteer??</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Updates from last 2 nights of Working Groups</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Union/Labor update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Neighborhood update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">University/Campus update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organizations update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Split into working groups and orient new members</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Please be sure to have someone take minutes of the Working Group meetings</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Report back at 6:50 before GA.</span><br />
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=Agenda 10.06.11= <br />
Housekeeping items/Other business<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for any additional agenda items<br />
# Pass around email sign up sheet for any in attendance who are not on the Google Group<br />
# Update on moving site?<br><br />
## Has anyone had a change to speak with logistics?<br><br />
## There should be more room towards the main entrance of the site, since some of the cobblestone is now being occupied<br><br />
## Still in need of a table<br />
# Occupy Boston Globe<br />
## Outreach had our first submission last night<br><br />
## We need to be sure to submit something new every night by 11<br><br />
## What do people want to include for tomorrow's edition?<br><br />
### Ideas: 9th grade class will be visiting the encampment tomorrow morning on a field trip to learn about modern day civil disobedience in the spirit of Thoreau (outreach contacted), we have made a call out for submissions from folks who have been personally affected by recession/victims of economic injustice, update from the labor working group, meeting at SEIU tonight<br />
# Teach-in this weekend with veteran organizers<br />
## Cynthia Peters and others are looking to come and share their expertise in organizing/coalition building with the Outreach Committee<br><br />
## We will formalize a time tonight for Saturday or Sunday<br><br />
## Send this to the Globe?<br />
# Updates from Working Groups<br />
## Minutes came in last night from Labor Working Group<br><br />
### They are now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm<br><br />
## Comm Organizing Update<br><br />
### Database nearing completion<br><br />
## University/Campus Update<br><br />
## Neighborhood Update<br><br />
### Beginning to identify hot spots where canvassing trips should take place<br><br />
## Break into Working Groups (if volume is high enough) Orient new members<br />
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=Agenda 10.07.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
## Tent site update?<br><br />
### Any luck with a table?<br><br />
### Will we be moving?<br><br />
## Other items<br><br />
### Skill share as form of outreach (Katie)<br><br />
#### Can we provide her with good contact for Arts/Culture or Free School?<br><br />
### HS student field trip update (Christine)<br><br />
#### Recreate with other classes?<br><br />
### Employment center canvassing (Christine)<br><br />
#### Report back<br><br />
### Western MA outreach (Courtney)<br><br />
#### We need a liaison<br><br />
#### They want to come to Boston for training<br><br />
#### AFSC Contact needs to be connected to UNION/LABOR (point person??)<br><br />
#### Occupy Rideshare<br><br />
### Outreach/Media task force (daniel)<br><br />
#### Needs to be developed for printing/communication<br><br />
### Occupy Boston Tool Kit (Brian)<br><br />
### Adopt a protester 350.org tent (Deb)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person?<br><br />
### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
#### How can we best direct them when they want to partner up?<br><br />
### Neighborhoods (Sandy/Brian)<br><br />
### University/Campuses -> point person?<br />
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=Agenda 10.10.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
### Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
#### Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
### Other items<br><br />
#### Tour guide idea<br><br />
##### How often to run tours?<br><br />
##### How to staff?<br><br />
#### Anti-oppression group formed<br><br />
##### Idea grew from discussion at meeting yesterday<br><br />
#### Liaison meeting update<br><br />
#### Flier printing update 2 names so far: Katie from SEIU ([mailto:kharris@seiu615.org kharris@seiu615.org], 617-878-7434), Sam Novey ([mailto:snovey@gmail.com snovey@gmail.com])<br><br />
#### Info table sign up sheet<br><br />
### Working group updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor -> Jake<br><br />
##### March on Wednesday<br><br />
###### Do we have fliers?<br><br />
##### SEIU 888 Meeting on 10/24 Can we get someone union to attend?<br><br />
#### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
##### Discuss cold calling template<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods (Sandy)<br><br />
##### Report back from Saturday morning/weekend<br><br />
#### University/Campuses<br><br />
##### Today's march<br><br />
##### Connecting with StudentsOccupyBoston group?<br />
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='''Agenda 10.12.11'''= <br />
<br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for someone to make report back to GA tonight<br><br />
## Call for additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around Google Group email sign up to new members<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Tour system<br><br />
### Separate from the school tours<br><br />
### How do we staff?<br><br />
### How do we formalize?<br><br />
## School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
### Due to high demand, spreadsheet has been created to list schools who would like to come for tour<br><br />
### Please take time to look at letter for teachers and make necessary edits<br><br />
## Anti-Oppression Group<br><br />
### First official meeting is Thursday at 6pm<br><br />
### Located on North Side of building, Atlantic Avenue side<br><br />
### Someone needs to announce at GA and connect with Anti-Racism/LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
## SEIU Meeting last night<br><br />
### Did anyone attend??<br><br />
## Flier update<br><br />
### We have identified three sources for fliering<br><br />
### Daniel will update with information and this has to go out in the minutes<br><br />
## Outreach kit<br><br />
### Review ideas from last night<br><br />
### We should begin to put together ASAP<br><br />
### Draft letter to Menino - suggestions? (add paragraph on the raid)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person??<br><br />
#### They should have met today<br><br />
#### Union march today or Thursday??<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is continually worked on<br><br />
#### We will be meeting next week to discuss script and begin making calls<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### New interest over email<br><br />
#### Point person??<br><br />
### University/Campuses<br><br />
#### There is already a StudentsOccupyBoston<br><br />
#### They have their own tent/having a GA tonight<br><br />
#### We need to reach out and collaborate with them<br />
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=Agenda 10.14.11= <br />
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Housekeeping<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for someone to report back to GA<br />
# Pass around sign up sheet for any new Outreach Google Group members<br />
## Also email update to Occupy Boston Globe?<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Anti-Oppression first meeting report back<br><br />
## Tour Guide system<br><br />
## School tours<br><br />
### Report back from today<br><br />
### Can we make any improvements on method?<br><br />
### Coverage for next Friday?<br><br />
### Need a point person<br><br />
## Outreach kits<br><br />
### Meet to finalize?<br><br />
### Discussion of Menino letter?<br><br />
## Outreach graphics discussion (Chris)<br><br />
## Remote volunteer tables in neighborhoods (Christine)<br><br />
## JP Forum next week<br><br />
### Either on 10/17 or 10/19<br><br />
### They invited 2 reps from OB to come and present<br><br />
### Can anyone commit?<br><br />
## Report back on Alliance of Community Organizations (George)<br><br />
### Meeting on Tuesday 10.11.11 @ SEIU was attended by 2 reps from OB<br><br />
### Another meeting next week?<br><br />
### Also discuss role of Outreach in the OB Statement of Purpose<br><br />
## Neighborhoods/CommOrgs Point people?<br><br />
### Yaicha has stepped up as CommOrgs<br><br />
### Neighborhoods?<br><br />
## Working Groups<br><br />
### Union/Labor<br><br />
#### Ben/Jake?<br><br />
#### Report back on march Thursday<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is available to update<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### George would like to discuss the following:<br><br />
##### Teach-ins, invitations for groups to come visit the encampment<br><br />
##### How best to share info?<br><br />
### Campus/University<br><br />
#### Eli has been point person<br><br />
#### How can we coordinate better with Students Occupy Boston, which is established?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.05.11= <br />
= = <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">In attendance: 12 total, 6 returning, 6 new</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Initial proposal by Christoph (new to group)</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Protests can be limited</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It is important to canvass and reach people on a somewhat neutral level when speaking to them. i.e. not approach with discussion on economy or overtly political issue</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Recommended starting with a focal point that is neutral and discussed his own pitch that begins with talking about censorship of a film</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It was determined that his efforts would be best suited to the Neighborhood Working Group and he was given contact information</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">State of the Outreach tent</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We would like to shift the tarp on the tent to open us up to the sidewalk</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Currently, we are too hard to get to behind a row of tents</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can someone speak to tactical about this? We need some assistance in making the change*</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">*ALSO, we need a table. Does anyone have any connections to one that folds up possibly?*</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working group updates</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organization update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We are working on creating a database of local organizations to contact</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Once this is created we will begin cold calling each organization to develop connections</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We explored further the reciprocal relationships</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Campus/University update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student walk out</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eli reported back from Tufts group</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">They were excited to have a rep from Occupy Boston Outreach at their meetings</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">He will continue to act as liaison</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Monday afternoon students will again rally at 2pm</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student group has been added to Outreach Google Group</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">New Initiative/Idea</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Connect university professors with the Free School University on site</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recruit them to come and teach free classes</span><br><br />
##### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical perspective was specifically mentioned - i.e. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Global Protest in '68</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eden coordinates Free School so she is best to contact</span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;"> email: </span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt;">[[mailto:eden@akashic.com eden@akashic.com]]</span></span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">No other updates from Working Groups</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miscellaneous</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Relationship with Take Back the City has been mended</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Begin contacting Social Workers</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Experience the reality of economic injustice with clients/patients every day</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Discussion of going out to career centers on Friday (i.e. Jobnet, Career Link)</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to unemployed</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">If interested, please express to Outreach Google Group to organize</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to surrounding buildings and workplaces</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Develop an open GA at lunch so people who work around the area can feel welcome and come to share ideas and air grievances</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Parents and families</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">How can we make this a more kid-friendly environment?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tour guides</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Wearing specific t-shirts, wearing placards</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can show new people around</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Possibly forward this idea on to logistics?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Rename park</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Zinn Square Park??</span><br />
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='''Meeting Minutes 10.3.11'''= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Convened at roughly 6:05pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pitch: Break up into 4 working groups focused on priorities:</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> University/Campus Communities</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Union/Labor</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Community Organizations</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Neighborhoods</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The issue of contacting small businesses was brought up. This job will be handled by the Neighborhood Working Group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping items:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We may be moving the Outreach Tent more towards the South Station side of the encampment.</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We need to STAFF THE TABLE</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to virtual community was brought up. At this point we asked the group if everyone was on the Google Group. Those in attendance who are not provided their email addresses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">(Note: These email addresses were emailed to Nicole and will be added ASAP)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">At this point an agenda was created for the meeting. I was kind of running around trying to gather emails so missed a bit but the items were as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish a calendar</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish consensus on the 4 working groups</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Create some kind of sign up system for TABLING</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Calendar went unaddressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">4 Four working groups were agreed upon and we all split up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working groups met for the remainder of the hour (roughly 30 minutes). After this, the GA started. At that point, I ran around and tried to get folks to sign up for tabling. I have some and will send this out separately.</span><br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.12.11= <br />
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Meeting began at 6:15pm<br><br />
In attendance C, C, Y, B, D<br />
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# Tour system<br />
## Continued to brainstorm best way to set this up<br><br />
### Try to enlist people on-site to participate<br><br />
#### Announce @ GA tonight and one-to-one engagement with occupants<br><br />
### Put together an outline for how best to run tours<br><br />
#### Provide this to those who are on site<br><br />
### School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
#### Completed and was emailed out, please add any others interested<br><br />
#### Announce tour this Friday to GA<br><br />
#### Inform those at the INFO table<br><br />
#### Teacher letter<br><br />
##### Has been edited and is ready to be circulated<br><br />
##### Please send out to any interested teachers<br><br />
### Anti-oppression Working Group<br><br />
#### Meeting tomorrow at 6pm (North Side of building near Atlantic Avenue)<br><br />
##### RAIN LOCATION: SOUTH STATION<br><br />
#### Will announce at GA tonight Need to coordinate with anti-racist group and LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
#### The actual direction of the group is still unclear<br><br />
#### To be discussed tomorrow<br><br />
### Community Org meeting at SEIU<br><br />
#### Unclear to anyone in attendance at tonights meeting if there was OB representation at this meeting<br><br />
#### Can anyone else clarify?<br><br />
### Flier update<br><br />
#### First request was made to SEIU for printing today<br><br />
#### She was extremely accommodating<br><br />
#### This is the first request she received so we need to tap into this resource<br><br />
### Outreach Kits Receiving great response when mentioned at info desk<br><br />
#### We should utilize SEIU supplies for putting these together<br><br />
#### Include a "How can OB help" sheet - to begin to get a sense of local demands<br><br />
#### Canvass training<br><br />
##### Possible connect with UMass Boston professor who had training Monday afternoon on non-threatening ways of approaching people and how best to prompt questions<br><br />
### Working Group Updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor<br><br />
##### Still no real point person<br><br />
##### Ben volunteered to field initial requests for involvement and initial reach out to union/labor org.<br><br />
##### March scheduled for Thursday<br><br />
##### SEIU 88 meeting on 24th needs to be attended<br><br />
###### Connect with Jason from Iron Workers who is often on site<br><br />
#### Community Organizations<br><br />
##### Beginning to establish connections and are inviting org's to come for workshops<br><br />
##### Discussion on creating some kind of central calendar where org's can post their events for us to support<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods<br><br />
##### There is a tracker for where people have gone Courtney will email this out<br><br />
#### Campuses/Universities<br><br />
##### We need some kind of liaison to bridge with the Students Occupy Boston folks<br><br />
##### Reconnect with Eli?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.14.11= <br />
I wanted to thank you all for attending the Outreach meeting on Friday 10/14. It was a HUGE turnout and extremely productive. Here's what was discussed, and please feel free to add your input as I could not have written down/captured all that was expressed during the two hour meeting.<br />
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'''Introductions from New Members'''<br><br />
Before we got started, Ravi from media introduced himself to the group and expressed that he was enthusiastic to be a liaison for the media to outreach. He can help us unite any overlapping efforts, assist with tech needs, and would be obliged to have a meeting between outreach and media in the near future for brainstorming purposes.<br />
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Eric from the tech committee also introduced himself, expressing that he would like to be added to our group, help with wiki updates on behalf of outreach, and assist with other tech needs that may come up.<br />
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'''Anti-Opression Meeting Liaison'''<br><br />
No one at the meeting had attended the first Anti-Oppression meeting on Thursday evening, and we would appreciate anyone who can, to write up a small summary of what was discussed. Keeping in mind, everyone is in agreement that Outreach must make sure oppression and diversity issues are of priority ASAP. A liaison, or "diversity Officer" within the outreach group would be ideal (making sure our language, focus, and materials are supportive and encouraging to all communities). If you are interested please contact Courtney, Christine, Daniel or Katie.<br />
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'''Tour Idea'''<br><br />
Christine discussed the tour guide idea, framing this by two sub groups, yours for curious folks on site, and planned tours for school groups.<br />
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Individual Tours: There is already an Occupant who has taken on the role as an unofficial tour guide for individuals. It was clear that taking on a role of organizing tours may be outside of Outreach's hands given our other priorities. Courtney will discuss with the Welcome/Info table how we can potentially formalize this as a role. The idea of tour guides was announce at the GA on Thursday by Christine. Christine has expressed that when she has the time and is on camp, she is willing to do tours when necessary.<br />
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School Tours: Christine has created a googledoc for incoming requests for school tours. It would be great to have volunteers for this. She will keep us updated on the needs of this. Katie and Christine had successfully given multiple school tours thus far. If interested, please contact Christine for more information.<br />
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'''Outreach Kit'''<br><br />
Katie reviewed her progress re the Outreach Kit. The outreach kits will sit at the info table. The will be for people on the outreach committee as well as folks looking for a way to help that cant be too involved. When they say 'how can I help' we will say take this outreach kit, it includes flyers to hand out, FAQ's for you to refer to when people inquire about the movement, a sheet on 'ways to help out', and a letter to Menino which is currently being drafted, stating support for Occupy which will be ready for people to sign and send in. Katie is open to more suggestions on what the kit may include, however we need to get them out ASAP so the first version of them might be general and only include the above.<br />
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We would like to include a Community Feedback Document as well. Further steps that need to be taken include a translation of the documents and suggestion for further materials included.<br />
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Christopher who is part of tech would like to help with the kit in regards to graphics, creating buttons, and including a flyer with a direct invitation to attend the GA.<br />
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Creating T-shirts was also suggested however we need to establish the wording as the word "Occupy" may be offensive to some communities given the history of political/military occupations in their home countries.<br />
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'''Volunteer Site Tables'''<br><br />
We then discussed remote volunteer site tables. It was mentioned that having outreach table in neighborhoods and at community events might be difficult to staff. Instead, we agreed it might be better to send delegations from the Community Outreach team to appropriate community events. In supporting the events of the community, we would hope that they would support Occupy.<br />
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Pat, who is part of the new group Occupy Everywhere, the volunteer team for Occupy, would like to see some discussion regarding reaching out to the community and their events, as that is OccupyEverywhere's main goal. We would like to have a meeting with OccupyEverywhere and the Community outreach team to discuss the roles and purpose of these two teams. Teaming up to reach out to community events would be ideal.<br />
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Christine has created a google doc list of interested organizations who would like to mutually support Occupy and their own cause. Lisette from Right to the City volunteered to help maintain this list.<br />
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We also need to create a list of community events, as well, which Outreach can attend. ARW, CPI, SEIU615, CityLife also expressed a dire need for making a connection and relationships with community organizations.<br />
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'''Guest Representative: City Life'''<br><br />
City Life was in attendance to support the Outreach team and look for mutually beneficial actions. Rose from City life, a resident of Malden, told her story about the foreclosure of her house happening on Monday. She was asking if we could get volunteers to help with an eviction blockade. Dominic and Rose from City Life, went on to announce this at the GA.<br />
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Outreach also identified this as an action we would like to help out with if possible and announced at the GA.<br />
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Does anyone know what came of this?<br />
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'''Solidifying Connections between Community Orgs and OccupyBoston'''<br><br />
It was further discussed that community organizations such as ARW, CPI, SEIU615 and CityLife would love to solidify a mutually beneficial relationship with Occupy (all representatives were in attendance for out Outreach meeting, which truly showed their passion). CPI introduced themselves and discussed the resources that they have to offer.<br />
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George discussed that organizations already have established members who trust them, materials and resources, established outreach processes, civic engagement, and infrastructure in place to help us out if we are to support them.<br />
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We need to make sure these folks are on our Community Organizations contact google doc and that we follow through with them. Any volunteers from the Community Organization Outreach group to be a point person for them?<br />
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Perhaps Yaicha can contact Lisette ([mailto:lisette lisette]) to discuss this further?<br />
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Homefries (sp?) reinforced the importance of hooking up with Community Organization to be our main way of outreach, as outreach coming solely from Occupy, may even be harmful to our cause given the name we have established for ourselves (good, bad or indifferent).<br />
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'''Next Week's Meeting'''<br><br />
We then decided that the '''MONDAY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEIU615 AT 6PM, 26 West Street, Boston.''' Questions about location can be sent to Ben of SEIU615.<br />
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Please contact me for his cell phone number. At 7 pm, we will sit with them to discuss more collaboration. A big thanks to SEIU615 for all of your work, support and enthusiasm to work with us.<br />
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'''Contacting the Outreach Committee'''<br><br />
As brought up by Homefries, it is difficult for the public to find out how to contact the Outreach committee.<br />
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We may consider creating a triage account [[mailto:[mailto:occupybostonoutreach occupybostonoutreach]|[mailto:occupybostonoutreach occupybostonoutreach]]] for people to contact us and then we can add them to the google group.<br />
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Any volunteers to create/manage this triage account?<br />
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'''Speaking at JP Unitarian Forum'''<br><br />
Christine, Courtney, and potentially Ben will be speaking on behalf of Outreach at a JP Unitarian Forum on either Monday or Wednesday to answer their questions. If anyone else would like to attend or speak, please contact Christine.<br />
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'''That's All Folks'''<br><br />
Please let me know what I missed in these meeting minutes or misunderstood any of the above.<br />
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Awesome discussion everyone, lets keep this momentum up!<br />
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Remember we have set meetings '''Monday through Friday at 6 pm''' in front of the outreach tent, right '''next to the Ghandi statue.'''<br />
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And, '''Fridays at 6 pm are the big meeting''' we shoot for everyone to be in attendance.<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.17.11= <br />
'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Expanded Group Meeting with Local Community Org’s</span>'''<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Apologies for the latent time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">On Monday evening we met at SEIU615 at 6 pm for Outreach and then with a large group of community workers at 7.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't thank them enough, not only allowing us to use their facilities, but also for their generosity and support for the Occupy movement.</span><br />
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'''CityLife Eviction Blockade'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the Outreach meeting, we were updated on the CityLife eviction blockade that occurred Monday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A group of Occupy joined with supporters in Malden to help Rose, in a direct action to keep from foreclosure of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, the Police used some illegal tactics and changed the locks behind the backs of the supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We also discussed needing a new process for getting DA folks and other volunteers to action sites in a quick manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There also may need to be a discussion around Occupy's behavior and responsibility when assisting other organizations, meaning following their lead.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All were very appreciative of our help and look forward to more collaboration.</span><br />
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'''Outreach Kits'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then were updated on Outreach Kits by Katie. Many of you have seen the progress via email updates, and they are looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Printing can begin with many of the materials and both seiu615 and 1199 offered services if we need them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Katie, can we do anything for you at this stage?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Also Joanie from 1199 would like to be sent then kit materials (I don't have her email, anyone?)</span><br />
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'''School Tours'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The group still needs assistance with school tours, however there have been numerous successful tours by outreachers for scheduled field trips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All volunteers are welcome. Please contact Christine if interested. She has sent out a letter to a small group of teachers welcoming them to visit camp with students which will open up even more interest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The info table has become more established and will be in contact with us for coordination of individual tours as well as distributing outreach kits.</span><br />
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'''Logan Airport Mobilization'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miguel updated us on the mobilization action he was coordinating at Logan airport amongst workers. Christine or Miguel, how did it go??</span><br />
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'''Outreach Efforts With Community Orgs'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then began discussing coordination of outreach efforts with community organizations which lead into our meeting with the larger community organizers.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Additional Notes</span>'''<br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Introductions </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– 30 attendees? Representatives from Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE), The Welcome Project, CISPES, City Life/Vida Urbana, New Organizing Institute, SEIU 615, MassUniting, Survivors Inc., 1199 SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 26, Spare Change, Dorchester People for Peace, Right to the City, Partners for Health, Project Hip Hop, Boston Interpreters Collective, Community Change, Whose Foods, City School, National Lawyers Guild</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recap from Anti-Oppression Training </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– overwhelmingly positive. event was great and well-attended (though notably, not necessarily among all the white men) Discussion is ongoing about whether to run another one – potentially also of running one specifically for working groups? High demand, with many people asking when the next meeting will be – also a lot of work in preparing (18 facilitators, multiple meetings, time-consuming to put together). Also discussed doing other trainings on gender, class, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Short discussion of this weekend's Immigration Forum </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Danielle is the contact (</span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">[[mailto:[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]|[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]]]</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) – event is scheduled but currently underpopulated – need more speakers! Made a general appeal to community groups and provided danielle's contact</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach-ins at Occupy Bosto</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">n – It would be great to coordinate with community orgs for specific trainings around organization, anti-oppression, community outreach, etc. SEIU can contribute space for these, and we can also coordinate through free school university. We should discuss these on an ongoing basis – Sunday's training was a big success, more opportunities for this kind of collaboration.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">George Lee would like to have a tent at OB for community groups! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Outreach would also like a tent! Can we coordinate to get 6-7 people to staff through the week? What's needed: A place for people to crash when they need to, for outreach and community groups to both have an onsite presence, for people to go when they need to get in touch with us specifically</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visits to organizations</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> – This is a high priority for us – Christine and others are already doing this, at the moment we can send individuals but it's hard to send groups (see CLVU report back). Need to streamline our internal logistics before we can really do this on an ongoing basis, but we are taking first steps (re: last Friday's discussion, choosing and prioritizing one group visit a week to try to get more things happening offsite). NOTE: Community group reps who are interested in helping us coordinate this will meet with us at 6 p.m next Monday before the big group meeting to strategize</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Occupy the Hood!! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– I wasn't here for this part of the meeting – can someone update on what was said? Here are the notes from Mary's email.</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Event: This Friday - March from Dewey to Dudley Sq., educational issues discussed when they get there</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Concerns from the coalition</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of white folks invading Dudley, bad 1st impression of OB for Dudley community</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocking traffic during commute time? another bad 1st impression</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the action end? No end plan</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lack of democratic process when planning the event</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Can someone clarify? We haven't discussed this much at all in outreach – would be helpful to get a stronger sense of these concerns. First event is happening very soon (Friday), and is already being well advertised, would like to touch base to see where we are on this, if we're doing anything, what we're doing, what our role should be, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Next meeting.</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Monday October 24th at 7 p.m. at SEIU 615 (regular outreach meeting at 6 at SEIU 615 with community members who want to coordinate on offsite events)</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach+Minutes Outreach Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Outreach/Minutes&diff=2459Arts/Outreach/Minutes2011-10-23T20:14:29Z<p>Jess: </p>
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<div>This page is a directory of the Minutes for the Outreach Committee<br><br />
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=Agenda: 10.05.11= <br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping Items/Other Business (try to keep to no more than 15 minutes)</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for scribe to take minutes</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Call for any additional agenda items</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pass around sign up for email list for all who is not part of the</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Google Group</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tabling update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Occupy Boston Globe</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">To be printed and posted at encampment every night</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Deadline for content is 11pm</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">-Someone from Outreach should be updating them on our happenings on a nightly basis - Volunteer??</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Updates from last 2 nights of Working Groups</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Union/Labor update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Neighborhood update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">University/Campus update?</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organizations update?</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Split into working groups and orient new members</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Please be sure to have someone take minutes of the Working Group meetings</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Report back at 6:50 before GA.</span><br />
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=Agenda 10.06.11= <br />
Housekeeping items/Other business<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for any additional agenda items<br />
# Pass around email sign up sheet for any in attendance who are not on the Google Group<br />
# Update on moving site?<br><br />
## Has anyone had a change to speak with logistics?<br><br />
## There should be more room towards the main entrance of the site, since some of the cobblestone is now being occupied<br><br />
## Still in need of a table<br />
# Occupy Boston Globe<br />
## Outreach had our first submission last night<br><br />
## We need to be sure to submit something new every night by 11<br><br />
## What do people want to include for tomorrow's edition?<br><br />
### Ideas: 9th grade class will be visiting the encampment tomorrow morning on a field trip to learn about modern day civil disobedience in the spirit of Thoreau (outreach contacted), we have made a call out for submissions from folks who have been personally affected by recession/victims of economic injustice, update from the labor working group, meeting at SEIU tonight<br />
# Teach-in this weekend with veteran organizers<br />
## Cynthia Peters and others are looking to come and share their expertise in organizing/coalition building with the Outreach Committee<br><br />
## We will formalize a time tonight for Saturday or Sunday<br><br />
## Send this to the Globe?<br />
# Updates from Working Groups<br />
## Minutes came in last night from Labor Working Group<br><br />
### They are now meeting every Wednesday at 3pm<br><br />
## Comm Organizing Update<br><br />
### Database nearing completion<br><br />
## University/Campus Update<br><br />
## Neighborhood Update<br><br />
### Beginning to identify hot spots where canvassing trips should take place<br><br />
## Break into Working Groups (if volume is high enough) Orient new members<br />
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=Agenda 10.07.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
## Tent site update?<br><br />
### Any luck with a table?<br><br />
### Will we be moving?<br><br />
## Other items<br><br />
### Skill share as form of outreach (Katie)<br><br />
#### Can we provide her with good contact for Arts/Culture or Free School?<br><br />
### HS student field trip update (Christine)<br><br />
#### Recreate with other classes?<br><br />
### Employment center canvassing (Christine)<br><br />
#### Report back<br><br />
### Western MA outreach (Courtney)<br><br />
#### We need a liaison<br><br />
#### They want to come to Boston for training<br><br />
#### AFSC Contact needs to be connected to UNION/LABOR (point person??)<br><br />
#### Occupy Rideshare<br><br />
### Outreach/Media task force (daniel)<br><br />
#### Needs to be developed for printing/communication<br><br />
### Occupy Boston Tool Kit (Brian)<br><br />
### Adopt a protester 350.org tent (Deb)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person?<br><br />
### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
#### How can we best direct them when they want to partner up?<br><br />
### Neighborhoods (Sandy/Brian)<br><br />
### University/Campuses -> point person?<br />
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=Agenda 10.10.11= <br />
# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
### Call for any additional agenda items<br><br />
#### Pass around sign up for Google Group email<br><br />
### Other items<br><br />
#### Tour guide idea<br><br />
##### How often to run tours?<br><br />
##### How to staff?<br><br />
#### Anti-oppression group formed<br><br />
##### Idea grew from discussion at meeting yesterday<br><br />
#### Liaison meeting update<br><br />
#### Flier printing update 2 names so far: Katie from SEIU ([mailto:kharris kharris], 617-878-7434), Sam Novey ([mailto:snovey snovey])<br><br />
#### Info table sign up sheet<br><br />
### Working group updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor -> Jake<br><br />
##### March on Wednesday<br><br />
###### Do we have fliers?<br><br />
##### SEIU 888 Meeting on 10/24 Can we get someone union to attend?<br><br />
#### Community Organizations (Yaicha)<br><br />
##### Discuss cold calling template<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods (Sandy)<br><br />
##### Report back from Saturday morning/weekend<br><br />
#### University/Campuses<br><br />
##### Today's march<br><br />
##### Connecting with StudentsOccupyBoston group?<br />
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='''Agenda 10.12.11'''= <br />
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# Housekeeping<br />
## Call for scribe to take minutes<br><br />
## Call for someone to make report back to GA tonight<br><br />
## Call for additional agenda items<br><br />
## Pass around Google Group email sign up to new members<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Tour system<br><br />
### Separate from the school tours<br><br />
### How do we staff?<br><br />
### How do we formalize?<br><br />
## School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
### Due to high demand, spreadsheet has been created to list schools who would like to come for tour<br><br />
### Please take time to look at letter for teachers and make necessary edits<br><br />
## Anti-Oppression Group<br><br />
### First official meeting is Thursday at 6pm<br><br />
### Located on North Side of building, Atlantic Avenue side<br><br />
### Someone needs to announce at GA and connect with Anti-Racism/LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
## SEIU Meeting last night<br><br />
### Did anyone attend??<br><br />
## Flier update<br><br />
### We have identified three sources for fliering<br><br />
### Daniel will update with information and this has to go out in the minutes<br><br />
## Outreach kit<br><br />
### Review ideas from last night<br><br />
### We should begin to put together ASAP<br><br />
### Draft letter to Menino - suggestions? (add paragraph on the raid)<br><br />
## Working group updates<br><br />
### Union/Labor -> point person??<br><br />
#### They should have met today<br><br />
#### Union march today or Thursday??<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is continually worked on<br><br />
#### We will be meeting next week to discuss script and begin making calls<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### New interest over email<br><br />
#### Point person??<br><br />
### University/Campuses<br><br />
#### There is already a StudentsOccupyBoston<br><br />
#### They have their own tent/having a GA tonight<br><br />
#### We need to reach out and collaborate with them<br />
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=Agenda 10.14.11= <br />
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Housekeeping<br />
# Call for scribe to take minutes<br />
# Call for someone to report back to GA<br />
# Pass around sign up sheet for any new Outreach Google Group members<br />
## Also email update to Occupy Boston Globe?<br />
# To discuss<br />
## Anti-Oppression first meeting report back<br><br />
## Tour Guide system<br><br />
## School tours<br><br />
### Report back from today<br><br />
### Can we make any improvements on method?<br><br />
### Coverage for next Friday?<br><br />
### Need a point person<br><br />
## Outreach kits<br><br />
### Meet to finalize?<br><br />
### Discussion of Menino letter?<br><br />
## Outreach graphics discussion (Chris)<br><br />
## Remote volunteer tables in neighborhoods (Christine)<br><br />
## JP Forum next week<br><br />
### Either on 10/17 or 10/19<br><br />
### They invited 2 reps from OB to come and present<br><br />
### Can anyone commit?<br><br />
## Report back on Alliance of Community Organizations (George)<br><br />
### Meeting on Tuesday 10.11.11 @ SEIU was attended by 2 reps from OB<br><br />
### Another meeting next week?<br><br />
### Also discuss role of Outreach in the OB Statement of Purpose<br><br />
## Neighborhoods/CommOrgs Point people?<br><br />
### Yaicha has stepped up as CommOrgs<br><br />
### Neighborhoods?<br><br />
## Working Groups<br><br />
### Union/Labor<br><br />
#### Ben/Jake?<br><br />
#### Report back on march Thursday<br><br />
### Neighborhoods<br><br />
#### Spreadsheet is available to update<br><br />
### Community Organizations<br><br />
#### George would like to discuss the following:<br><br />
##### Teach-ins, invitations for groups to come visit the encampment<br><br />
##### How best to share info?<br><br />
### Campus/University<br><br />
#### Eli has been point person<br><br />
#### How can we coordinate better with Students Occupy Boston, which is established?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.05.11= <br />
= = <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">In attendance: 12 total, 6 returning, 6 new</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Initial proposal by Christoph (new to group)</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Protests can be limited</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It is important to canvass and reach people on a somewhat neutral level when speaking to them. i.e. not approach with discussion on economy or overtly political issue</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Recommended starting with a focal point that is neutral and discussed his own pitch that begins with talking about censorship of a film</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">It was determined that his efforts would be best suited to the Neighborhood Working Group and he was given contact information</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">State of the Outreach tent</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We would like to shift the tarp on the tent to open us up to the sidewalk</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Currently, we are too hard to get to behind a row of tents</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can someone speak to tactical about this? We need some assistance in making the change*</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">*ALSO, we need a table. Does anyone have any connections to one that folds up possibly?*</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working group updates</span><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Community Organization update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We are working on creating a database of local organizations to contact</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Once this is created we will begin cold calling each organization to develop connections</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">We explored further the reciprocal relationships</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Campus/University update</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student walk out</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eli reported back from Tufts group</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">They were excited to have a rep from Occupy Boston Outreach at their meetings</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">He will continue to act as liaison</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Monday afternoon students will again rally at 2pm</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Student group has been added to Outreach Google Group</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">New Initiative/Idea</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Connect university professors with the Free School University on site</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recruit them to come and teach free classes</span><br><br />
##### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Historical perspective was specifically mentioned - i.e. </span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Global Protest in '68</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Eden coordinates Free School so she is best to contact</span><span style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt;"> email: </span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt;">[[mailto:[mailto:eden@akashic.com eden@akashic.com]]</span></span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">No other updates from Working Groups</span><br><br />
## <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miscellaneous</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Relationship with Take Back the City has been mended</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Begin contacting Social Workers</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Experience the reality of economic injustice with clients/patients every day</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Discussion of going out to career centers on Friday (i.e. Jobnet, Career Link)</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to unemployed</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">If interested, please express to Outreach Google Group to organize</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to surrounding buildings and workplaces</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Develop an open GA at lunch so people who work around the area can feel welcome and come to share ideas and air grievances</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Parents and families</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">How can we make this a more kid-friendly environment?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Tour guides</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Wearing specific t-shirts, wearing placards</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Can show new people around</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Possibly forward this idea on to logistics?</span><br><br />
### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Rename park</span><br><br />
#### <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Zinn Square Park??</span><br />
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='''Meeting Minutes 10.3.11'''= <br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Convened at roughly 6:05pm.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Pitch: Break up into 4 working groups focused on priorities:</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> University/Campus Communities</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Union/Labor</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Community Organizations</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> Neighborhoods</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">The issue of contacting small businesses was brought up. This job will be handled by the Neighborhood Working Group.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Housekeeping items:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We may be moving the Outreach Tent more towards the South Station side of the encampment.</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> We need to STAFF THE TABLE</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Outreach to virtual community was brought up. At this point we asked the group if everyone was on the Google Group. Those in attendance who are not provided their email addresses.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">(Note: These email addresses were emailed to Nicole and will be added ASAP)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">At this point an agenda was created for the meeting. I was kind of running around trying to gather emails so missed a bit but the items were as follows:</span><br />
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# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish a calendar</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Establish consensus on the 4 working groups</span><br />
# <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;"> -Create some kind of sign up system for TABLING</span><br />
# <br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Calendar went unaddressed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">4 Four working groups were agreed upon and we all split up.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal;">Working groups met for the remainder of the hour (roughly 30 minutes). After this, the GA started. At that point, I ran around and tried to get folks to sign up for tabling. I have some and will send this out separately.</span><br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.12.11= <br />
<br />
Meeting began at 6:15pm<br><br />
In attendance C, C, Y, B, D<br />
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# Tour system<br />
## Continued to brainstorm best way to set this up<br><br />
### Try to enlist people on-site to participate<br><br />
#### Announce @ GA tonight and one-to-one engagement with occupants<br><br />
### Put together an outline for how best to run tours<br><br />
#### Provide this to those who are on site<br><br />
### School tours spreadsheet<br><br />
#### Completed and was emailed out, please add any others interested<br><br />
#### Announce tour this Friday to GA<br><br />
#### Inform those at the INFO table<br><br />
#### Teacher letter<br><br />
##### Has been edited and is ready to be circulated<br><br />
##### Please send out to any interested teachers<br><br />
### Anti-oppression Working Group<br><br />
#### Meeting tomorrow at 6pm (North Side of building near Atlantic Avenue)<br><br />
##### RAIN LOCATION: SOUTH STATION<br><br />
#### Will announce at GA tonight Need to coordinate with anti-racist group and LGBTQ Caucus<br><br />
#### The actual direction of the group is still unclear<br><br />
#### To be discussed tomorrow<br><br />
### Community Org meeting at SEIU<br><br />
#### Unclear to anyone in attendance at tonights meeting if there was OB representation at this meeting<br><br />
#### Can anyone else clarify?<br><br />
### Flier update<br><br />
#### First request was made to SEIU for printing today<br><br />
#### She was extremely accommodating<br><br />
#### This is the first request she received so we need to tap into this resource<br><br />
### Outreach Kits Receiving great response when mentioned at info desk<br><br />
#### We should utilize SEIU supplies for putting these together<br><br />
#### Include a "How can OB help" sheet - to begin to get a sense of local demands<br><br />
#### Canvass training<br><br />
##### Possible connect with UMass Boston professor who had training Monday afternoon on non-threatening ways of approaching people and how best to prompt questions<br><br />
### Working Group Updates<br><br />
#### Union/Labor<br><br />
##### Still no real point person<br><br />
##### Ben volunteered to field initial requests for involvement and initial reach out to union/labor org.<br><br />
##### March scheduled for Thursday<br><br />
##### SEIU 88 meeting on 24th needs to be attended<br><br />
###### Connect with Jason from Iron Workers who is often on site<br><br />
#### Community Organizations<br><br />
##### Beginning to establish connections and are inviting org's to come for workshops<br><br />
##### Discussion on creating some kind of central calendar where org's can post their events for us to support<br><br />
#### Neighborhoods<br><br />
##### There is a tracker for where people have gone Courtney will email this out<br><br />
#### Campuses/Universities<br><br />
##### We need some kind of liaison to bridge with the Students Occupy Boston folks<br><br />
##### Reconnect with Eli?<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.14.11= <br />
I wanted to thank you all for attending the Outreach meeting on Friday 10/14. It was a HUGE turnout and extremely productive. Here's what was discussed, and please feel free to add your input as I could not have written down/captured all that was expressed during the two hour meeting.<br />
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'''Introductions from New Members'''<br><br />
Before we got started, Ravi from media introduced himself to the group and expressed that he was enthusiastic to be a liaison for the media to outreach. He can help us unite any overlapping efforts, assist with tech needs, and would be obliged to have a meeting between outreach and media in the near future for brainstorming purposes.<br />
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Eric from the tech committee also introduced himself, expressing that he would like to be added to our group, help with wiki updates on behalf of outreach, and assist with other tech needs that may come up.<br />
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'''Anti-Opression Meeting Liaison'''<br><br />
No one at the meeting had attended the first Anti-Oppression meeting on Thursday evening, and we would appreciate anyone who can, to write up a small summary of what was discussed. Keeping in mind, everyone is in agreement that Outreach must make sure oppression and diversity issues are of priority ASAP. A liaison, or "diversity Officer" within the outreach group would be ideal (making sure our language, focus, and materials are supportive and encouraging to all communities). If you are interested please contact Courtney, Christine, Daniel or Katie.<br />
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'''Tour Idea'''<br><br />
Christine discussed the tour guide idea, framing this by two sub groups, yours for curious folks on site, and planned tours for school groups.<br />
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Individual Tours: There is already an Occupant who has taken on the role as an unofficial tour guide for individuals. It was clear that taking on a role of organizing tours may be outside of Outreach's hands given our other priorities. Courtney will discuss with the Welcome/Info table how we can potentially formalize this as a role. The idea of tour guides was announce at the GA on Thursday by Christine. Christine has expressed that when she has the time and is on camp, she is willing to do tours when necessary.<br />
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School Tours: Christine has created a googledoc for incoming requests for school tours. It would be great to have volunteers for this. She will keep us updated on the needs of this. Katie and Christine had successfully given multiple school tours thus far. If interested, please contact Christine for more information.<br />
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'''Outreach Kit'''<br><br />
Katie reviewed her progress re the Outreach Kit. The outreach kits will sit at the info table. The will be for people on the outreach committee as well as folks looking for a way to help that cant be too involved. When they say 'how can I help' we will say take this outreach kit, it includes flyers to hand out, FAQ's for you to refer to when people inquire about the movement, a sheet on 'ways to help out', and a letter to Menino which is currently being drafted, stating support for Occupy which will be ready for people to sign and send in. Katie is open to more suggestions on what the kit may include, however we need to get them out ASAP so the first version of them might be general and only include the above.<br />
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We would like to include a Community Feedback Document as well. Further steps that need to be taken include a translation of the documents and suggestion for further materials included.<br />
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Christopher who is part of tech would like to help with the kit in regards to graphics, creating buttons, and including a flyer with a direct invitation to attend the GA.<br />
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Creating T-shirts was also suggested however we need to establish the wording as the word "Occupy" may be offensive to some communities given the history of political/military occupations in their home countries.<br />
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'''Volunteer Site Tables'''<br><br />
We then discussed remote volunteer site tables. It was mentioned that having outreach table in neighborhoods and at community events might be difficult to staff. Instead, we agreed it might be better to send delegations from the Community Outreach team to appropriate community events. In supporting the events of the community, we would hope that they would support Occupy.<br />
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Pat, who is part of the new group Occupy Everywhere, the volunteer team for Occupy, would like to see some discussion regarding reaching out to the community and their events, as that is OccupyEverywhere's main goal. We would like to have a meeting with OccupyEverywhere and the Community outreach team to discuss the roles and purpose of these two teams. Teaming up to reach out to community events would be ideal.<br />
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Christine has created a google doc list of interested organizations who would like to mutually support Occupy and their own cause. Lisette from Right to the City volunteered to help maintain this list.<br />
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We also need to create a list of community events, as well, which Outreach can attend. ARW, CPI, SEIU615, CityLife also expressed a dire need for making a connection and relationships with community organizations.<br />
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'''Guest Representative: City Life'''<br><br />
City Life was in attendance to support the Outreach team and look for mutually beneficial actions. Rose from City life, a resident of Malden, told her story about the foreclosure of her house happening on Monday. She was asking if we could get volunteers to help with an eviction blockade. Dominic and Rose from City Life, went on to announce this at the GA.<br />
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Outreach also identified this as an action we would like to help out with if possible and announced at the GA.<br />
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Does anyone know what came of this?<br />
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'''Solidifying Connections between Community Orgs and OccupyBoston'''<br><br />
It was further discussed that community organizations such as ARW, CPI, SEIU615 and CityLife would love to solidify a mutually beneficial relationship with Occupy (all representatives were in attendance for out Outreach meeting, which truly showed their passion). CPI introduced themselves and discussed the resources that they have to offer.<br />
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George discussed that organizations already have established members who trust them, materials and resources, established outreach processes, civic engagement, and infrastructure in place to help us out if we are to support them.<br />
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We need to make sure these folks are on our Community Organizations contact google doc and that we follow through with them. Any volunteers from the Community Organization Outreach group to be a point person for them?<br />
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Perhaps Yaicha can contact Lisette ([mailto:lisette lisette]) to discuss this further?<br />
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Homefries (sp?) reinforced the importance of hooking up with Community Organization to be our main way of outreach, as outreach coming solely from Occupy, may even be harmful to our cause given the name we have established for ourselves (good, bad or indifferent).<br />
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'''Next Week's Meeting'''<br><br />
We then decided that the '''MONDAY OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT SEIU615 AT 6PM, 26 West Street, Boston.''' Questions about location can be sent to Ben of SEIU615.<br />
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Please contact me for his cell phone number. At 7 pm, we will sit with them to discuss more collaboration. A big thanks to SEIU615 for all of your work, support and enthusiasm to work with us.<br />
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'''Contacting the Outreach Committee'''<br><br />
As brought up by Homefries, it is difficult for the public to find out how to contact the Outreach committee.<br />
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We may consider creating a triage account [[mailto:[mailto:occupybostonoutreach occupybostonoutreach]|[mailto:occupybostonoutreach occupybostonoutreach]]] for people to contact us and then we can add them to the google group.<br />
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Any volunteers to create/manage this triage account?<br />
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'''Speaking at JP Unitarian Forum'''<br><br />
Christine, Courtney, and potentially Ben will be speaking on behalf of Outreach at a JP Unitarian Forum on either Monday or Wednesday to answer their questions. If anyone else would like to attend or speak, please contact Christine.<br />
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'''That's All Folks'''<br><br />
Please let me know what I missed in these meeting minutes or misunderstood any of the above.<br />
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Awesome discussion everyone, lets keep this momentum up!<br />
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Remember we have set meetings '''Monday through Friday at 6 pm''' in front of the outreach tent, right '''next to the Ghandi statue.'''<br />
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And, '''Fridays at 6 pm are the big meeting''' we shoot for everyone to be in attendance.<br />
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=Meeting Minutes 10.17.11= <br />
'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Expanded Group Meeting with Local Community Org’s</span>'''<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Apologies for the latent time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">On Monday evening we met at SEIU615 at 6 pm for Outreach and then with a large group of community workers at 7.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We can't thank them enough, not only allowing us to use their facilities, but also for their generosity and support for the Occupy movement.</span><br />
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'''CityLife Eviction Blockade'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">During the Outreach meeting, we were updated on the CityLife eviction blockade that occurred Monday afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">A group of Occupy joined with supporters in Malden to help Rose, in a direct action to keep from foreclosure of her home.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Unfortunately, the Police used some illegal tactics and changed the locks behind the backs of the supporters.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We also discussed needing a new process for getting DA folks and other volunteers to action sites in a quick manner.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">There also may need to be a discussion around Occupy's behavior and responsibility when assisting other organizations, meaning following their lead.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All were very appreciative of our help and look forward to more collaboration.</span><br />
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'''Outreach Kits'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then were updated on Outreach Kits by Katie. Many of you have seen the progress via email updates, and they are looking great.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Printing can begin with many of the materials and both seiu615 and 1199 offered services if we need them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Katie, can we do anything for you at this stage?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Also Joanie from 1199 would like to be sent then kit materials (I don't have her email, anyone?)</span><br />
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'''School Tours'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The group still needs assistance with school tours, however there have been numerous successful tours by outreachers for scheduled field trips.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">All volunteers are welcome. Please contact Christine if interested. She has sent out a letter to a small group of teachers welcoming them to visit camp with students which will open up even more interest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">The info table has become more established and will be in contact with us for coordination of individual tours as well as distributing outreach kits.</span><br />
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'''Logan Airport Mobilization'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Miguel updated us on the mobilization action he was coordinating at Logan airport amongst workers. Christine or Miguel, how did it go??</span><br />
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'''Outreach Efforts With Community Orgs'''<br><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">We then began discussing coordination of outreach efforts with community organizations which lead into our meeting with the larger community organizers.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Additional Notes</span>'''<br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Introductions </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– 30 attendees? Representatives from Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE), The Welcome Project, CISPES, City Life/Vida Urbana, New Organizing Institute, SEIU 615, MassUniting, Survivors Inc., 1199 SEIU, UNITE HERE Local 26, Spare Change, Dorchester People for Peace, Right to the City, Partners for Health, Project Hip Hop, Boston Interpreters Collective, Community Change, Whose Foods, City School, National Lawyers Guild</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Recap from Anti-Oppression Training </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– overwhelmingly positive. event was great and well-attended (though notably, not necessarily among all the white men) Discussion is ongoing about whether to run another one – potentially also of running one specifically for working groups? High demand, with many people asking when the next meeting will be – also a lot of work in preparing (18 facilitators, multiple meetings, time-consuming to put together). Also discussed doing other trainings on gender, class, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Short discussion of this weekend's Immigration Forum </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– Danielle is the contact (</span><span style="color: #423130; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">[[mailto:[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]|[mailto:danielle.navarro danielle.navarro]]]</span><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">) – event is scheduled but currently underpopulated – need more speakers! Made a general appeal to community groups and provided danielle's contact</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Teach-ins at Occupy Bosto</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">n – It would be great to coordinate with community orgs for specific trainings around organization, anti-oppression, community outreach, etc. SEIU can contribute space for these, and we can also coordinate through free school university. We should discuss these on an ongoing basis – Sunday's training was a big success, more opportunities for this kind of collaboration.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">George Lee would like to have a tent at OB for community groups! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Outreach would also like a tent! Can we coordinate to get 6-7 people to staff through the week? What's needed: A place for people to crash when they need to, for outreach and community groups to both have an onsite presence, for people to go when they need to get in touch with us specifically</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Visits to organizations</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> – This is a high priority for us – Christine and others are already doing this, at the moment we can send individuals but it's hard to send groups (see CLVU report back). Need to streamline our internal logistics before we can really do this on an ongoing basis, but we are taking first steps (re: last Friday's discussion, choosing and prioritizing one group visit a week to try to get more things happening offsite). NOTE: Community group reps who are interested in helping us coordinate this will meet with us at 6 p.m next Monday before the big group meeting to strategize</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Occupy the Hood!! </span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">– I wasn't here for this part of the meeting – can someone update on what was said? Here are the notes from Mary's email.</span><br />
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* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Event: This Friday - March from Dewey to Dudley Sq., educational issues discussed when they get there</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Concerns from the coalition</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lots of white folks invading Dudley, bad 1st impression of OB for Dudley community</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Blocking traffic during commute time? another bad 1st impression</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">How does the action end? No end plan</span><br />
* <span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Lack of democratic process when planning the event</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Can someone clarify? We haven't discussed this much at all in outreach – would be helpful to get a stronger sense of these concerns. First event is happening very soon (Friday), and is already being well advertised, would like to touch base to see where we are on this, if we're doing anything, what we're doing, what our role should be, etc.</span><br />
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'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">Next meeting.</span>'''<span style="color: #333333; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;"> Monday October 24th at 7 p.m. at SEIU 615 (regular outreach meeting at 6 at SEIU 615 with community members who want to coordinate on offsite events)</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Outreach+Minutes Outreach Minutes at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tent_City/Faith_and_Spirituality/Creating_Sacred_Space_at_your_local_Occupation&diff=2457Tent City/Faith and Spirituality/Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation2011-10-23T20:07:44Z<p>Jess: /* Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation */</p>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This document was drafted by members of the [[Faith and Spirituality|Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group]], as a contribution to the greater Occupy Movement: a resource to those who wish to establish a Sacred Space at their local occupation. We have summarized what we’ve learned and developed through our process here in Boston. Please feel free to share, modify, and use the contents of this document for any non-commercial purpose related to the Occupy Movement. This document will be hosted and updated on the Occupy Boston wiki. Please contact [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com] with any questions/comments/etc. There is also a Facebook page, “[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Together-Sacred-Space-Hosts/278179998872158 Occupy Together - Sacred Space Hosts]” which was established to help us connect and share ideas.<br />
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Thank you for the work you are doing. “We are the ones we were waiting for.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)<br><br />
Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group Mission Statement<br><br />
materials/elements of space<br><br />
Communication Systems<br><br />
Scheduling<br><br />
Sacred Space Host<br><br />
Sacred Space Guidelines<br><br />
Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items<br><br />
Regular GA announcement<br><br />
Faith & Spirituality Notebook Contents</span><br><br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Other Considerations<br><br />
Other regular things to do</span></span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are being moved to establish and maintain a Sacred Space (meditation space, quiet space, call it what you may) on the grounds of our local occupations in order to help keep all those nearby rooted in a place of love and compassion. This Occupy movement is uniting the most incredible diversity of individuals across the far (and very far) ends of the artificial and inadequate political spectrum, brought together by a common discontent with the status quo. With all of the intense emotions that fly around such a volatile community, and under the gravity of our collective predicament, people appreciate having a comfortable and calming beautiful place to decompress, sit, meditate, pray, cry, chant, stretch, lay down or read a mystical or sacred text (or engage in any number of other practices) in order to reconnect with their source of divine energy, as they understand it. Additionally, those who pick up the mantle of caretakers of this space are engaging in a continual practice of mindfulness, service and compassion in action. They are then able to carry this calming and joyful energy out into the greater population of the Occupy community and help to deflate and transmute tense and possibly violent situations with calm, compassion, and reason.<br />
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To appreciate these efforts through a cosmic lens: The Occupy movement can be viewed as a punctuation or catalyst of a rapid transformation which has been underway for some time. This has been foretold and informed by the ancient prophecies and wisdoms of many indigenous and mystical traditions. We are now charged with a heightened responsibility of being conscious of our thoughts and actions. Everything we think and do has an affect on those around us and in turn influences the path we will take as a human family. We are entering deeper into a time frame which can be understood as a choice point, where our thoughts and intentions have an increasing impact with a decreasing response time. We have a choice, right now, between existing in a state of Fear, or remaining grounded in a state of Love - and this will be the key deciding factor determining our shared route towards ultimate Unity with the whole of our species; a path which leads us either through a revolution of consciousness, or to an end of mutual destruction. Things are flowing faster and faster as we are reaching that choice point, and the nature of our thoughts and actions in this time will determine how well we make it through the surging river running past us.<br />
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According to wisdom provided in a quote commonly attributed to the Hopi, (but which may come from elders of another indigenous nation):</span><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate."</span>''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are the ones we've been waiting for.” Let us celebrate.<br />
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Those that wish to see us fail do so by seeding division, hatred, and anger; all which are rooted in fear. One radically profound thing we can do to foil this trickery is to establish a Sacred Space for us all to come together and generate an expanding field of Universal Love.<br />
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May these words resonate, evolve, and spread through our collective consciousness.<br />
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'''In Lak'ech A La K'in (I am another yourself!)'''<br><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Below you will find a list of logistical considerations and suggestions developed through the establishment of a Sacred Space over two weeks at Occupy Boston. This is intended to serve as a living document and resource for all those in the Occupy movement and beyond, who wish to establish a Sacred Space as a service to their community, and by extension, our species and planet.</span>''<br><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group - Mission Statement:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group seeks to establish an atmosphere of inclusiveness and peace in the environment of Occupy Boston. Its members are committed to welcoming all individuals, while promoting and cultivating the diversity that exists between various religious, faith, and spiritual traditions. Through the establishment of the Sacred Space tent, the group provides participants with a place to decompress in the midst of a chaotic and sometimes stressful atmosphere. Its members are here to serve participants in roles such as facilitators, spiritual guides and mediators. Through the scheduling of workshops, ceremonies, spiritual practices and religious services, the group not only seeks to provide participants with vital opportunities for spiritual growth but it also hopes to cultivate increased awareness and participation in Occupy Boston on the part of the local spiritual community. All are welcome in the group and encouraged to join in the community that we've established at Dewey Square!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">materials/elements of space:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-structure: In Boston we built a solid semi-permanent structure with 2x4s and tarps. We are in the process of designing a more robust and easily constructed/deconstructed structure using PVC, with the possibility of being winterized. These plans will be made available in the near future.<br><br />
-pallets covered with plywood/corrugated plastic to provide a platform off of the ground (away from cold/water)<br><br />
-tarps (to cover the ground, if no pallets)<br><br />
-blankets (lots) for padding<br><br />
-sitting pillows<br><br />
-tapestries<br><br />
-prayer flags and other beautiful fabrics<br><br />
-yoga mats (for yoga and as padding)<br><br />
-those foam puzzle piece things!<br><br />
-LED tea candles (best not to have open flames!)<br><br />
-incense and incense burner<br><br />
-ritualized sound instruments (chimes, drums, singing bowls, gongs, etc...)<br><br />
-pieces of wood covered in decorative cloth to serve as altars in center of room (easy to pick up/clean)<br><br />
-assortment of sacred objects and books (provided organically by community)<br><br />
-bookshelf to keep books off of ground, with translucent plastic bag to cover when intense rain<br><br />
-sealable box to keep items in (when taking down altar to clean, etc)<br><br />
-calendar of events! (weekly on large piece of cardboard facing out so passersby can see it)<br><br />
-inspiring spiritual quotes relevant to resistance/activism<br><br />
-indicate direction of Mecca and keep that corner clear!<br><br />
*a note about religious icons and symbols: In Boston we decided that all expressions of the Goddesses/Gods, prophets, avatars, Ascended Masters, Saints, enlightened beings and magical/sacred symbols and totems would get along just fine together on the altars. We also used the symbol of the Flower of Life on the roof/tarp of our structure (towards the sky!), as a universal symbol of creation and the Sacred (Sacred Geometry).</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's a good idea to establish a Facebook/Google group or mailing list to connect all parties concerned with matters of Faith and Spirituality at the occupation. This is a great way to incubate ideas and funnel resources and people to the space. It is also good to have an email address for the group that others can use to communicate with the planning collective. In the case of a facebook group, there is an email address that will post to the group, which is useful. Otherwise, a more traditional list-serve or google group would be sufficient, as long as people not on the list can send to the list (moderation may also be another element that has to be considered). The on-the-ground collective will gather contact info for planning meeting attendees and they will be invited to the online planning group. It is also very important to have a point person (or two) with regular access to the online planning group. This person's number should be available to the on-the-ground collective and especially the Sacred Space Hosts so that they can call to synchronize calendars and communicate other updates.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scheduling:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">They key here is having communication between the online collective and the fluid and ever-changing on-the ground collective present at the occupation, as they may not have regular internet access. At the very least, there must be daily communication between the online and on-the-ground collectives in order to synchronize calenders (so that everyone knows what's going on and to minimize double-booking) and to share other updates/needs/etc. A group document or iCalendar shared by the online group will serve to help populate scheduling for the sacred space on that end. Additionally, a physical calendar on site will be filled in by people making their own offerings. This may lead to double-booking, but in order to minimize this issue, we must be sure to synchronize the calendars on a daily basis. The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making sure the space always has a host is a most important challenge to organizing a sacred space. Someone needs to be here, not only for safety purposes, but to maintain a positive energy and welcoming atmosphere. Remember to constantly ask people if they would like to be a host, pass the sign-up sheet around at daily meeting, and bring it up during regular group announcement at the GA. A given host should call the next person on the list if they are late, and find someone to replace them if they do not show up. It is a good idea to have an "on call" list of people that may be able to fill in a gap if the need be. There should always be a host in the sacred space.<br />
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1. BE THERE.<br />
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All kinds of stuff can happen, so it’s very important simply for someone to be there and take<br><br />
responsibility for the space. As we know, anything could change radically at our campsite any<br><br />
day. They could tell us to pack up all of a sudden, so we would need someone to make sure all<br><br />
the lovely books and sacred items in the tent are saved. Whoever is signed up as host during<br><br />
the night should sleep in the tent. They should be aware that they may have to get up<br><br />
suddenly to assist someone or alert safety crews of a disturbance.<br />
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2. Act as liaison between the Faith and Spirituality Group and other groups.<br />
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3. Remind people of sacred space guidelines: especially no food, shoes, smoking or stressful discussion<br />
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4. Be available to people at the tent<br />
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a. People who wish to pray/mediate/rest/whatever―Really, this is the primary<br><br />
purpose for which the space was created. You might be surprised just how many people use<br><br />
our space for meditation, prayer, and reflection. Welcome them in! If they look confused,<br><br />
explain what the tent is and why it was made, and invite them to reflect, pray, or meditate as<br><br />
they wish. Also, point them to the literature spread out in the tent.<br />
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b. Curious passersby―Lots of people walk in from the street or while they tour the camp site on their lunch break. Welcome them in, too! In no small way, the sacred space tent acts as an outreach center for Occupy Boston, showing people that this is a movement with a soul – one that not only shouts and marches but also sings and sits and reflects. Looking at the tent, people can see the depth to which we aspire in this movement. Represent it! Also, don’t hesitate to allow tourists of the campsite to take pictures of our sacred space, provided they are not disrupting the activities inside. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the camp and makes for great publicity for our cause.<br />
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d. Possible worship/workshop facilitators―Some visitors to the tent come because they are looking for someone to talk to about giving a workshop or leading a meditation session or worship service. Point them to the sign-up sheets at the back entrance of the tent and encourage them to write in their event in one of the empty slots. Also, it would be a good idea to take note of the person’s name, the event they want to run, and the date and time and relay this information to the contact person with the online planning collective, so they can put it on the Faith and Spirituality Group schedule.<br />
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e. People wishing to sleep in the sacred space tent―We decided as a group that no more than three people should sleep in the tent, including the host, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am. We want to keep the space available for anyone that wants to use it at any hour of the day or night. If someone is in distress, of course, we shouldn't turn them away. This will be at the discretion of the host. However, if the host finds that someone is taking away space needed by people who wish to use the space for meditation or reflection, then they may kindly refer them to Logistics, who could help them find another place to sleep.<br />
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f. Reporters― If you feel up to it, this is a great chance to give a voice to this movement and to represent its spiritual core. This is, of course, up to the host.<br />
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5. Take care of the sacred space tent, meaning…<br><br />
a. Clean and reorganize the space, each morning and as needed. Shake out the blankets, sweep the floor as needed, rearrange signs that may have blown around, dust and re-arrange the altars.<br><br />
b. At the end of each day (i.e. when you go to sleep), turn off the electronic candles (no need to waste energy), pick up the books and other things that might blow away or that you are afraid might get wet, and put them in the red tub and green box.<br><br />
c. On a windy day, make sure things (books, carpets, little trinkets, etc.) don’t blow away.<br><br />
d. Ensure the structural integrity of the space. Seek assistance from logistics as needed.<br />
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6. Other things to know about stuff in the tent<br><br />
a. The red tub―This is where most of the stuff goes when you pack up the tent for the night. Also, on a rainy night or a particularly rainy day, please pack up some of the carpets and put them into or on top of the tub. And put the tub in the center of the tent, in order to keep them dry. Use your discretion as to when this is necessary.<br><br />
b. The green box―This is where some of the smaller stuff goes, like the electronic candles, pens, etc. The Faith and Spirituality Notebook (with contact numbers) is kept in the green box.<br />
<br />
7. Each day at 6:30 pm, whoever is the host should contact the online liaison to synchronize calendars and share other updates. Whoever has been designated to deliver evening GA announcements will want to check this updated calendar before they do so!</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Guidelines</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the Faith and Spirituality Group has adopted the following guidelines for use of the Sacred Space these guidelines are posted at both entrances to the space<br />
<br />
Respect others and the space<br><br />
Remove shoes<br><br />
Finish food outside<br><br />
Be mindful when speaking: words carry vibration so please keep it positive!<br><br />
Minimize conversations (unless otherwise agreed) and limit cellphone use/texting, etc.<br><br />
Bring items to help co-create this sacred space!<br><br />
(tapestries, pieces of nature, incense, photos, totems, other beautiful/sacred objects)<br><br />
Do not leave personal items in the space. Anything left is to be considered an offering to the space.<br><br />
*So as to provide access to the space, no more than 3 people, including host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am, or at the discretion of the Host.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items</span>== <br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Meetings at Noon<br><br />
30 second moment of silence<br><br />
introductions/go-arounds (pass around contact sheet - in back of F&S notebook)<br><br />
review notes from last meeting - open action items, what did/didn't get done?<br><br />
new proposals (scheduling, events, improvements, logistics, etc.)<br><br />
synchronize schedule with offsite scheduling (designate someone to call/connect with online planning group)<br><br />
pass around Sacred Space Host schedule sign-up sheet - ask for on-call hosts, too.<br><br />
plan nightly GA announcements<br><br />
30 second moment of silence</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Regular GA announcement</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each day, someone from the F&S group should make a group announcement including the following:<br />
<br />
Intro to F&S group: keeping the movement rooted in Love<br><br />
Welcome everyone to share the space, to sit, meditate, pray, sing, stretch, chant whatever you do to reconnect and find balance.<br><br />
Review tonight's and tomorrow's schedule<br><br />
Invite others to offer workshops/teachings/discussions<br><br />
meeting each day at noon to plan for caring and improvement of space<br><br />
help needed! - Hosts to care for space and keep watch for the community<br><br />
plug Facebook group/mailing list for online communication (people are watching online!)<br><br />
blessings</span><br />
<br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith & Spirituality Notebook, Contents:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Notebook kept in a box in the space<br />
<br />
Sacred Space Host position description, call list and sign-up sheet (in 3 hour blocks, 24 hours a day)<br><br />
Past meeting agendas, attendance, notes and action items<br><br />
Group contact list (new people sign up at each meeting!)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other considerations:</span>== <br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that from day 1 we use open and inclusive language (not favoring any one particular spiritual path)<br><br />
Constantly invite the community at Occupy to enjoy, co-create and contribute to the space.<br><br />
The planning collective will have to decide whether people can store their stuff or sleep in the Sacred Space (in Boston, we decided that people should not store their personal belongings there, and that no more than 3 people, including the Host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am.)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other regular things to do:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Engage in outreach to faith and spirituality communities, both to bring in people and workshops/services<br><br />
Document the sacred space! Pictures! Blogs! Media! Twitter! Put out the word about the good work we are doing.<br><br />
Add new folks on the physical contact list (passed around at daily meetings) to the online group.<br><br />
The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation. This is something that can be done by a member of the online planning collective.<br />
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[this is the end of the first draft of this document - let's keep it growing!]</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/OccupyTogether+-+Creating+Sacred+Space+at+your+local+Occupation OccupyTogether - Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Medical&diff=2456Medical2011-10-23T20:05:22Z<p>Jess: /* Announcements */</p>
<hr />
<div>This is the homepage for Medical Committee of Occupy Boston.<br />
<br />
__TOC__<br><br />
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'''JOIN US! :)'''<br><br />
If you would like to be a part of the Medic Working Group, please stop by the Medic Tent and/or send an email to [mailto:occupybosmedic@gmail.com occupybosmedic@gmail.com]<br />
=Announcements= <br />
[http://occupybostonglobe.com/2011/10/06/upcoming-workshops/ Occupy Boston Globe - Medical: Workshops]<br />
<br />
last updated 2011-10-11 11:31 pm:<br />
<br />
The medical team has taken and inventory and highlighted a list of things they do and do not need. The highlights are as follows.<br><br />
''Note: please do not list any controlled substances, including prescription drugs. For example, do not list albuterol inhalers''<br><br />
We could use:<br />
* aspirin<br />
* benadryl<br />
* chemical cold packs<br />
* roller gauze<br />
* triangular bandages<br />
* XL gloves (non-latex preferred, all accepted)<br />
* vitamin C<br />
* eye drops<br />
<br />
We are good for at least a few days on:<br />
* acetominophen<br />
* alcohol prep wipes<br />
* band-aids<br />
* cotton balls & rounds<br />
* cough drops<br />
* dayquil/nyquil<br />
* ibuprofen<br />
* rubbing alcohol<br />
<br />
Thanks to all those who donated, and also to the medical volunteers for taking such thorough inventory and reporting it efficiently.<br />
<br />
'''VOLUNTEERING'''<br><br />
If you would like to be a part of the Medic Working Group, please stop by the Medic Tent and/or send an email to [mailto:occupybosmedic@gmail.com occupybosmedic@gmail.com]<br />
<br />
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October 07, 2011<br />
<br />
The Medical working group has two upcoming workshops open to all Occupy Boston participants.<br />
<br />
On '''Friday, October 7th at 5:30''' pm we will present “Health & Safety for Protests including Camping in the Cold & Wet”.<br />
<br />
On '''Sunday, October 9th at noon''', join us for “Eye Flush Training for Treating Chemical Weapons (pepper spray, mace and tear gas)”.<br />
<br />
Locations TBD, but meet at the Medic Tent in Dewey Square a few minutes before start time.<br><br />
----<br />
==DONATIONS NEEDED== <br />
<br />
* Povidone iodine or alcohol wipes<br />
* Heat packs<br />
* Ace bandages<br />
* Tampons & pads<br />
* Energy/granola bars (no peanuts) & juice<br />
* N95 respirator masks<br />
* Liquid antacid (maalox) – to dilute 50/50 with water<br />
* Soap (biodegradeable)<br />
* Sam splint<br />
* Disposable/pocket CPR masks<br />
* Cough drops<br />
* Immunity-boosting herbs like echinacea, calming teas (sleepytime, destress tea whatever), and some cranberry juice for UTIs<br><br />
----<br />
<br />
=Staying Healthy in Tent City= <br />
<br />
Here’s a PDF guide for how to stay healthy during the Occupation from your friendly Boston Street Medics, so read it!<br />
<br />
[http://occupybos.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/stay-healthy.pdf Right-click and Save As]<br />
<br />
----<br />
=First Aid Tips:= <br />
<br />
=Risking Arrest with Health Conditions= <br />
* If you have any health condition that might pose serious health problems if your medication is interrupted (such as: retroviruses, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, hypertension, or asthma), you should be aware that you may not have access to proper medication while you are in jail. A letter from a doctor may help. Three copies of the letter are needed, one for the legal team, one for the medical team (these will be kept completely confidential) and one for you.<br />
* It should include the following information: your name, diagnosis, that you must have access at all times to your medication, a list of all medication, that you must be allowed to keep medication on yourself so that they can be properly administered, and that no substitutions are acceptable.<br />
* Since your name must be on the document, you may want to hide it on your body as a sort of insurance policy–perhaps you won’t need it and then could eat it and utilize solidarity tactics. We believe that revealing your name and cooperating with the jailers to ensure your health is more beneficial to all than having to deal with a serious medical problem. Better to cite out than pass out.<br />
* Please make sure that your Medic Team and the Legal Team is aware of your needs so they can help care and advocate for you.<br />
* Carrying essential medications in their original prescription bottles with your name and the drug, dosage, etc. may help you get access to them in jail.<br />
<br />
==Avoiding Tear Gas and Pepper Spray== <br />
* Those with asthma, respiratory problems or infections, pregnant women, women attempting to get pregnant, anyone ill or with a poor immune system, seizure disorders, eye infections, contact lens wearers, and children.<br />
* Tear gas and pepper spray are very painfully for the eyes and can cause a very hard breathing environment. Make sure to bring something to cover the mouth and eyes when necessary.<br />
* Poring milk on the eyes help against the pain of pepper spray and applying soaked towels around your nose and mouth with lemon juice, cider vinegar or soda-pop help against tear gas. Wash your skin with soap and water and make sure to get rid of you contact lenses if present.<br />
* Contact lenses trap the irritating gases and chemical compounds underneath them and may increase the amount of damage and irritation. Get prescription glasses now and warn others not to wear contact lenses!<br />
* Menstrual Periods/Pregnancy : A significant number of women gassed experience immediate onset of menstruation outside their normal cycles.<br />
* Some reported menstrual irregularities lasting for months. At least one spontaneous abortion – or miscarriage -has been reported.<br />
* Reaction to chemical exposure will be greater with the presence of some skin conditions such as acne or severe eczema.<br />
* Tear gas and pepper spray contain oily solvents that will slowly dissolve rubber and plastic, so don’t buy really expensive gear. This means that your goggles will only provide temporary protection. Also remember that the straps of your gear will absorb the chemicals and eventually begin to irritate the skin beneath.<br />
<br />
=Pepper Spray Awareness= <br />
* Since pepper spray is often sprayed at a close distance, the police may try to:<br />
** Physically remove your goggles/breathing protection.<br><br />
** Spray between your face and your goggles/mask (which if your hands are locked down, makes them a trap for the chemical).<br />
* It can be hazardous. People have died from respiratory failure (no protesters that we are aware of).<br />
* Asthmatics should bring their broncho dilators.<br />
* The propellants and/or active ingredients can cause cancer, are mutagenic and hence potentially teratogenic. One form of tear gas (CN) is 50% solvent -the solvent, methylene chloride, is a highly toxic chemical which can cause altered central nervous system function.<br />
<br />
Note: Thanks to Bob from OccupyDC for this information.<br />
-------<br />
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Medical Medical at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Medical&diff=2455Medical2011-10-23T20:04:35Z<p>Jess: </p>
<hr />
<div>This is the homepage for Medical Committee of Occupy Boston.<br />
<br />
__TOC__<br><br />
----<br><br />
'''JOIN US! :)'''<br><br />
If you would like to be a part of the Medic Working Group, please stop by the Medic Tent and/or send an email to [mailto:occupybosmedic@gmail.com occupybosmedic@gmail.com]<br />
=Announcements= <br />
[http://occupybostonglobe.com/2011/10/06/upcoming-workshops/ Occupy Boston Globe - Medical: Workshops]<br />
<br />
last updated 2011-10-11 11:31 pm:<br />
<br />
The medical team has taken and inventory and highlighted a list of things they do and do not need. The highlights are as follows.<br><br />
''Note: please do not list any controlled substances, including prescription drugs. For example, do not list albuterol inhalers''<br><br />
We could use:<br />
* aspirin<br />
* benadryl<br />
* chemical cold packs<br />
* roller gauze<br />
* triangular bandages<br />
* XL gloves (non-latex preferred, all accepted)<br />
* vitamin C<br />
* eye drops<br />
<br />
We are good for at least a few days on:<br />
* acetominophen<br />
* alcohol prep wipes<br />
* band-aids<br />
* cotton balls & rounds<br />
* cough drops<br />
* dayquil/nyquil<br />
* ibuprofen<br />
* rubbing alcohol<br />
<br />
Thanks to all those who donated, and also to the medical volunteers for taking such thorough inventory and reporting it efficiently.<br />
<br />
'''VOLUNTEERING'''<br><br />
If you would like to be a part of the Medic Working Group, please stop by the Medic Tent and/or send an email to [mailto:occupybosmedic@gmail.com occupybosmedic@gmail.co]<br />
<br />
----<br><br />
October 07, 2011<br />
<br />
The Medical working group has two upcoming workshops open to all Occupy Boston participants.<br />
<br />
On '''Friday, October 7th at 5:30''' pm we will present “Health & Safety for Protests including Camping in the Cold & Wet”.<br />
<br />
On '''Sunday, October 9th at noon''', join us for “Eye Flush Training for Treating Chemical Weapons (pepper spray, mace and tear gas)”.<br />
<br />
Locations TBD, but meet at the Medic Tent in Dewey Square a few minutes before start time.<br><br />
----<br />
==DONATIONS NEEDED== <br />
<br />
* Povidone iodine or alcohol wipes<br />
* Heat packs<br />
* Ace bandages<br />
* Tampons & pads<br />
* Energy/granola bars (no peanuts) & juice<br />
* N95 respirator masks<br />
* Liquid antacid (maalox) – to dilute 50/50 with water<br />
* Soap (biodegradeable)<br />
* Sam splint<br />
* Disposable/pocket CPR masks<br />
* Cough drops<br />
* Immunity-boosting herbs like echinacea, calming teas (sleepytime, destress tea whatever), and some cranberry juice for UTIs<br><br />
----<br />
<br />
=Staying Healthy in Tent City= <br />
<br />
Here’s a PDF guide for how to stay healthy during the Occupation from your friendly Boston Street Medics, so read it!<br />
<br />
[http://occupybos.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/stay-healthy.pdf Right-click and Save As]<br />
<br />
----<br />
=First Aid Tips:= <br />
<br />
=Risking Arrest with Health Conditions= <br />
* If you have any health condition that might pose serious health problems if your medication is interrupted (such as: retroviruses, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, hypertension, or asthma), you should be aware that you may not have access to proper medication while you are in jail. A letter from a doctor may help. Three copies of the letter are needed, one for the legal team, one for the medical team (these will be kept completely confidential) and one for you.<br />
* It should include the following information: your name, diagnosis, that you must have access at all times to your medication, a list of all medication, that you must be allowed to keep medication on yourself so that they can be properly administered, and that no substitutions are acceptable.<br />
* Since your name must be on the document, you may want to hide it on your body as a sort of insurance policy–perhaps you won’t need it and then could eat it and utilize solidarity tactics. We believe that revealing your name and cooperating with the jailers to ensure your health is more beneficial to all than having to deal with a serious medical problem. Better to cite out than pass out.<br />
* Please make sure that your Medic Team and the Legal Team is aware of your needs so they can help care and advocate for you.<br />
* Carrying essential medications in their original prescription bottles with your name and the drug, dosage, etc. may help you get access to them in jail.<br />
<br />
==Avoiding Tear Gas and Pepper Spray== <br />
* Those with asthma, respiratory problems or infections, pregnant women, women attempting to get pregnant, anyone ill or with a poor immune system, seizure disorders, eye infections, contact lens wearers, and children.<br />
* Tear gas and pepper spray are very painfully for the eyes and can cause a very hard breathing environment. Make sure to bring something to cover the mouth and eyes when necessary.<br />
* Poring milk on the eyes help against the pain of pepper spray and applying soaked towels around your nose and mouth with lemon juice, cider vinegar or soda-pop help against tear gas. Wash your skin with soap and water and make sure to get rid of you contact lenses if present.<br />
* Contact lenses trap the irritating gases and chemical compounds underneath them and may increase the amount of damage and irritation. Get prescription glasses now and warn others not to wear contact lenses!<br />
* Menstrual Periods/Pregnancy : A significant number of women gassed experience immediate onset of menstruation outside their normal cycles.<br />
* Some reported menstrual irregularities lasting for months. At least one spontaneous abortion – or miscarriage -has been reported.<br />
* Reaction to chemical exposure will be greater with the presence of some skin conditions such as acne or severe eczema.<br />
* Tear gas and pepper spray contain oily solvents that will slowly dissolve rubber and plastic, so don’t buy really expensive gear. This means that your goggles will only provide temporary protection. Also remember that the straps of your gear will absorb the chemicals and eventually begin to irritate the skin beneath.<br />
<br />
=Pepper Spray Awareness= <br />
* Since pepper spray is often sprayed at a close distance, the police may try to:<br />
** Physically remove your goggles/breathing protection.<br><br />
** Spray between your face and your goggles/mask (which if your hands are locked down, makes them a trap for the chemical).<br />
* It can be hazardous. People have died from respiratory failure (no protesters that we are aware of).<br />
* Asthmatics should bring their broncho dilators.<br />
* The propellants and/or active ingredients can cause cancer, are mutagenic and hence potentially teratogenic. One form of tear gas (CN) is 50% solvent -the solvent, methylene chloride, is a highly toxic chemical which can cause altered central nervous system function.<br />
<br />
Note: Thanks to Bob from OccupyDC for this information.<br />
-------<br />
''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Medical Medical at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tent_City/Faith_and_Spirituality/Creating_Sacred_Space_at_your_local_Occupation&diff=2454Tent City/Faith and Spirituality/Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation2011-10-23T20:01:10Z<p>Jess: </p>
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<div><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br />
=<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 24pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">OccupyTogether </span>= <br />
=<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 24pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation</span>= <br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This document was drafted by members of the [[Faith and Spirituality|Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group]], as a contribution to the greater Occupy Movement: a resource to those who wish to establish a Sacred Space at their local occupation. We have summarized what we’ve learned and developed through our process here in Boston. Please feel free to share, modify, and use the contents of this document for any non-commercial purpose related to the Occupy Movement. This document will be hosted and updated on the Occupy Boston wiki. Please contact [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com] with any questions/comments/etc. There is also a Facebook page, “[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Together-Sacred-Space-Hosts/278179998872158 Occupy Together - Sacred Space Hosts]” which was established to help us connect and share ideas.<br />
<br />
Thank you for the work you are doing. “We are the ones we were waiting for.”</span></span><br />
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'''<u><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Table of Contents</span></u>'''<br><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)<br><br />
Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group Mission Statement<br><br />
materials/elements of space<br><br />
Communication Systems<br><br />
Scheduling<br><br />
Sacred Space Host<br><br />
Sacred Space Guidelines<br><br />
Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items<br><br />
Regular GA announcement<br><br />
Faith & Spirituality Notebook Contents</span><br><br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Other Considerations<br><br />
Other regular things to do</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)</span>== <br />
</span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are being moved to establish and maintain a Sacred Space (meditation space, quiet space, call it what you may) on the grounds of our local occupations in order to help keep all those nearby rooted in a place of love and compassion. This Occupy movement is uniting the most incredible diversity of individuals across the far (and very far) ends of the artificial and inadequate political spectrum, brought together by a common discontent with the status quo. With all of the intense emotions that fly around such a volatile community, and under the gravity of our collective predicament, people appreciate having a comfortable and calming beautiful place to decompress, sit, meditate, pray, cry, chant, stretch, lay down or read a mystical or sacred text (or engage in any number of other practices) in order to reconnect with their source of divine energy, as they understand it. Additionally, those who pick up the mantle of caretakers of this space are engaging in a continual practice of mindfulness, service and compassion in action. They are then able to carry this calming and joyful energy out into the greater population of the Occupy community and help to deflate and transmute tense and possibly violent situations with calm, compassion, and reason.<br />
<br />
To appreciate these efforts through a cosmic lens: The Occupy movement can be viewed as a punctuation or catalyst of a rapid transformation which has been underway for some time. This has been foretold and informed by the ancient prophecies and wisdoms of many indigenous and mystical traditions. We are now charged with a heightened responsibility of being conscious of our thoughts and actions. Everything we think and do has an affect on those around us and in turn influences the path we will take as a human family. We are entering deeper into a time frame which can be understood as a choice point, where our thoughts and intentions have an increasing impact with a decreasing response time. We have a choice, right now, between existing in a state of Fear, or remaining grounded in a state of Love - and this will be the key deciding factor determining our shared route towards ultimate Unity with the whole of our species; a path which leads us either through a revolution of consciousness, or to an end of mutual destruction. Things are flowing faster and faster as we are reaching that choice point, and the nature of our thoughts and actions in this time will determine how well we make it through the surging river running past us.<br />
<br />
According to wisdom provided in a quote commonly attributed to the Hopi, (but which may come from elders of another indigenous nation):</span><br />
<br />
''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate."</span>''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are the ones we've been waiting for.” Let us celebrate.<br />
<br />
Those that wish to see us fail do so by seeding division, hatred, and anger; all which are rooted in fear. One radically profound thing we can do to foil this trickery is to establish a Sacred Space for us all to come together and generate an expanding field of Universal Love.<br />
<br />
May these words resonate, evolve, and spread through our collective consciousness.<br />
<br />
'''In Lak'ech A La K'in (I am another yourself!)'''<br><br />
'''Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group'''</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
</span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Below you will find a list of logistical considerations and suggestions developed through the establishment of a Sacred Space over two weeks at Occupy Boston. This is intended to serve as a living document and resource for all those in the Occupy movement and beyond, who wish to establish a Sacred Space as a service to their community, and by extension, our species and planet.</span>''<br><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group - Mission Statement:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group seeks to establish an atmosphere of inclusiveness and peace in the environment of Occupy Boston. Its members are committed to welcoming all individuals, while promoting and cultivating the diversity that exists between various religious, faith, and spiritual traditions. Through the establishment of the Sacred Space tent, the group provides participants with a place to decompress in the midst of a chaotic and sometimes stressful atmosphere. Its members are here to serve participants in roles such as facilitators, spiritual guides and mediators. Through the scheduling of workshops, ceremonies, spiritual practices and religious services, the group not only seeks to provide participants with vital opportunities for spiritual growth but it also hopes to cultivate increased awareness and participation in Occupy Boston on the part of the local spiritual community. All are welcome in the group and encouraged to join in the community that we've established at Dewey Square!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">materials/elements of space:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-structure: In Boston we built a solid semi-permanent structure with 2x4s and tarps. We are in the process of designing a more robust and easily constructed/deconstructed structure using PVC, with the possibility of being winterized. These plans will be made available in the near future.<br><br />
-pallets covered with plywood/corrugated plastic to provide a platform off of the ground (away from cold/water)<br><br />
-tarps (to cover the ground, if no pallets)<br><br />
-blankets (lots) for padding<br><br />
-sitting pillows<br><br />
-tapestries<br><br />
-prayer flags and other beautiful fabrics<br><br />
-yoga mats (for yoga and as padding)<br><br />
-those foam puzzle piece things!<br><br />
-LED tea candles (best not to have open flames!)<br><br />
-incense and incense burner<br><br />
-ritualized sound instruments (chimes, drums, singing bowls, gongs, etc...)<br><br />
-pieces of wood covered in decorative cloth to serve as altars in center of room (easy to pick up/clean)<br><br />
-assortment of sacred objects and books (provided organically by community)<br><br />
-bookshelf to keep books off of ground, with translucent plastic bag to cover when intense rain<br><br />
-sealable box to keep items in (when taking down altar to clean, etc)<br><br />
-calendar of events! (weekly on large piece of cardboard facing out so passersby can see it)<br><br />
-inspiring spiritual quotes relevant to resistance/activism<br><br />
-indicate direction of Mecca and keep that corner clear!<br><br />
*a note about religious icons and symbols: In Boston we decided that all expressions of the Goddesses/Gods, prophets, avatars, Ascended Masters, Saints, enlightened beings and magical/sacred symbols and totems would get along just fine together on the altars. We also used the symbol of the Flower of Life on the roof/tarp of our structure (towards the sky!), as a universal symbol of creation and the Sacred (Sacred Geometry).</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Communication Systems</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's a good idea to establish a Facebook/Google group or mailing list to connect all parties concerned with matters of Faith and Spirituality at the occupation. This is a great way to incubate ideas and funnel resources and people to the space. It is also good to have an email address for the group that others can use to communicate with the planning collective. In the case of a facebook group, there is an email address that will post to the group, which is useful. Otherwise, a more traditional list-serve or google group would be sufficient, as long as people not on the list can send to the list (moderation may also be another element that has to be considered). The on-the-ground collective will gather contact info for planning meeting attendees and they will be invited to the online planning group. It is also very important to have a point person (or two) with regular access to the online planning group. This person's number should be available to the on-the-ground collective and especially the Sacred Space Hosts so that they can call to synchronize calendars and communicate other updates.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scheduling:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">They key here is having communication between the online collective and the fluid and ever-changing on-the ground collective present at the occupation, as they may not have regular internet access. At the very least, there must be daily communication between the online and on-the-ground collectives in order to synchronize calenders (so that everyone knows what's going on and to minimize double-booking) and to share other updates/needs/etc. A group document or iCalendar shared by the online group will serve to help populate scheduling for the sacred space on that end. Additionally, a physical calendar on site will be filled in by people making their own offerings. This may lead to double-booking, but in order to minimize this issue, we must be sure to synchronize the calendars on a daily basis. The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation.</span><br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Host</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making sure the space always has a host is a most important challenge to organizing a sacred space. Someone needs to be here, not only for safety purposes, but to maintain a positive energy and welcoming atmosphere. Remember to constantly ask people if they would like to be a host, pass the sign-up sheet around at daily meeting, and bring it up during regular group announcement at the GA. A given host should call the next person on the list if they are late, and find someone to replace them if they do not show up. It is a good idea to have an "on call" list of people that may be able to fill in a gap if the need be. There should always be a host in the sacred space.<br />
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1. BE THERE.<br />
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All kinds of stuff can happen, so it’s very important simply for someone to be there and take<br><br />
responsibility for the space. As we know, anything could change radically at our campsite any<br><br />
day. They could tell us to pack up all of a sudden, so we would need someone to make sure all<br><br />
the lovely books and sacred items in the tent are saved. Whoever is signed up as host during<br><br />
the night should sleep in the tent. They should be aware that they may have to get up<br><br />
suddenly to assist someone or alert safety crews of a disturbance.<br />
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2. Act as liaison between the Faith and Spirituality Group and other groups.<br />
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3. Remind people of sacred space guidelines: especially no food, shoes, smoking or stressful discussion<br />
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4. Be available to people at the tent<br />
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a. People who wish to pray/mediate/rest/whatever―Really, this is the primary<br><br />
purpose for which the space was created. You might be surprised just how many people use<br><br />
our space for meditation, prayer, and reflection. Welcome them in! If they look confused,<br><br />
explain what the tent is and why it was made, and invite them to reflect, pray, or meditate as<br><br />
they wish. Also, point them to the literature spread out in the tent.<br />
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b. Curious passersby―Lots of people walk in from the street or while they tour the camp site on their lunch break. Welcome them in, too! In no small way, the sacred space tent acts as an outreach center for Occupy Boston, showing people that this is a movement with a soul – one that not only shouts and marches but also sings and sits and reflects. Looking at the tent, people can see the depth to which we aspire in this movement. Represent it! Also, don’t hesitate to allow tourists of the campsite to take pictures of our sacred space, provided they are not disrupting the activities inside. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the camp and makes for great publicity for our cause.<br />
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d. Possible worship/workshop facilitators―Some visitors to the tent come because they are looking for someone to talk to about giving a workshop or leading a meditation session or worship service. Point them to the sign-up sheets at the back entrance of the tent and encourage them to write in their event in one of the empty slots. Also, it would be a good idea to take note of the person’s name, the event they want to run, and the date and time and relay this information to the contact person with the online planning collective, so they can put it on the Faith and Spirituality Group schedule.<br />
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e. People wishing to sleep in the sacred space tent―We decided as a group that no more than three people should sleep in the tent, including the host, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am. We want to keep the space available for anyone that wants to use it at any hour of the day or night. If someone is in distress, of course, we shouldn't turn them away. This will be at the discretion of the host. However, if the host finds that someone is taking away space needed by people who wish to use the space for meditation or reflection, then they may kindly refer them to Logistics, who could help them find another place to sleep.<br />
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f. Reporters― If you feel up to it, this is a great chance to give a voice to this movement and to represent its spiritual core. This is, of course, up to the host.<br />
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5. Take care of the sacred space tent, meaning…<br><br />
a. Clean and reorganize the space, each morning and as needed. Shake out the blankets, sweep the floor as needed, rearrange signs that may have blown around, dust and re-arrange the altars.<br><br />
b. At the end of each day (i.e. when you go to sleep), turn off the electronic candles (no need to waste energy), pick up the books and other things that might blow away or that you are afraid might get wet, and put them in the red tub and green box.<br><br />
c. On a windy day, make sure things (books, carpets, little trinkets, etc.) don’t blow away.<br><br />
d. Ensure the structural integrity of the space. Seek assistance from logistics as needed.<br />
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6. Other things to know about stuff in the tent<br><br />
a. The red tub―This is where most of the stuff goes when you pack up the tent for the night. Also, on a rainy night or a particularly rainy day, please pack up some of the carpets and put them into or on top of the tub. And put the tub in the center of the tent, in order to keep them dry. Use your discretion as to when this is necessary.<br><br />
b. The green box―This is where some of the smaller stuff goes, like the electronic candles, pens, etc. The Faith and Spirituality Notebook (with contact numbers) is kept in the green box.<br />
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7. Each day at 6:30 pm, whoever is the host should contact the online liaison to synchronize calendars and share other updates. Whoever has been designated to deliver evening GA announcements will want to check this updated calendar before they do so!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Guidelines</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the Faith and Spirituality Group has adopted the following guidelines for use of the Sacred Space these guidelines are posted at both entrances to the space<br />
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Respect others and the space<br><br />
Remove shoes<br><br />
Finish food outside<br><br />
Be mindful when speaking: words carry vibration so please keep it positive!<br><br />
Minimize conversations (unless otherwise agreed) and limit cellphone use/texting, etc.<br><br />
Bring items to help co-create this sacred space!<br><br />
(tapestries, pieces of nature, incense, photos, totems, other beautiful/sacred objects)<br><br />
Do not leave personal items in the space. Anything left is to be considered an offering to the space.<br><br />
*So as to provide access to the space, no more than 3 people, including host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am, or at the discretion of the Host.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Meetings at Noon<br><br />
30 second moment of silence<br><br />
introductions/go-arounds (pass around contact sheet - in back of F&S notebook)<br><br />
review notes from last meeting - open action items, what did/didn't get done?<br><br />
new proposals (scheduling, events, improvements, logistics, etc.)<br><br />
synchronize schedule with offsite scheduling (designate someone to call/connect with online planning group)<br><br />
pass around Sacred Space Host schedule sign-up sheet - ask for on-call hosts, too.<br><br />
plan nightly GA announcements<br><br />
30 second moment of silence</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Regular GA announcement</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each day, someone from the F&S group should make a group announcement including the following:<br />
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Intro to F&S group: keeping the movement rooted in Love<br><br />
Welcome everyone to share the space, to sit, meditate, pray, sing, stretch, chant whatever you do to reconnect and find balance.<br><br />
Review tonight's and tomorrow's schedule<br><br />
Invite others to offer workshops/teachings/discussions<br><br />
meeting each day at noon to plan for caring and improvement of space<br><br />
help needed! - Hosts to care for space and keep watch for the community<br><br />
plug Facebook group/mailing list for online communication (people are watching online!)<br><br />
blessings</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith & Spirituality Notebook, Contents:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Notebook kept in a box in the space<br />
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Sacred Space Host position description, call list and sign-up sheet (in 3 hour blocks, 24 hours a day)<br><br />
Past meeting agendas, attendance, notes and action items<br><br />
Group contact list (new people sign up at each meeting!)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other considerations:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that from day 1 we use open and inclusive language (not favoring any one particular spiritual path)<br><br />
Constantly invite the community at Occupy to enjoy, co-create and contribute to the space.<br><br />
The planning collective will have to decide whether people can store their stuff or sleep in the Sacred Space (in Boston, we decided that people should not store their personal belongings there, and that no more than 3 people, including the Host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am.)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other regular things to do:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Engage in outreach to faith and spirituality communities, both to bring in people and workshops/services<br><br />
Document the sacred space! Pictures! Blogs! Media! Twitter! Put out the word about the good work we are doing.<br><br />
Add new folks on the physical contact list (passed around at daily meetings) to the online group.<br><br />
The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation. This is something that can be done by a member of the online planning collective.<br />
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[this is the end of the first draft of this document - let's keep it growing!]</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/OccupyTogether+-+Creating+Sacred+Space+at+your+local+Occupation OccupyTogether - Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tent_City/Faith_and_Spirituality/Creating_Sacred_Space_at_your_local_Occupation&diff=2452Tent City/Faith and Spirituality/Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation2011-10-23T20:00:12Z<p>Jess: /* Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation */</p>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This document was drafted by members of the [[Faith and Spirituality|Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group]], as a contribution to the greater Occupy Movement: a resource to those who wish to establish a Sacred Space at their local occupation. We have summarized what we’ve learned and developed through our process here in Boston. Please feel free to share, modify, and use the contents of this document for any non-commercial purpose related to the Occupy Movement. This document will be hosted and updated on the Occupy Boston wiki. Please contact [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com with any questions/comments/etc. There is also a Facebook page, “[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Together-Sacred-Space-Hosts/278179998872158 Occupy Together - Sacred Space Hosts]” which was established to help us connect and share ideas.<br />
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Thank you for the work you are doing. “We are the ones we were waiting for.”</span></span><br />
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'''<u><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Table of Contents</span></u>'''<br><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)<br><br />
Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group Mission Statement<br><br />
materials/elements of space<br><br />
Communication Systems<br><br />
Scheduling<br><br />
Sacred Space Host<br><br />
Sacred Space Guidelines<br><br />
Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items<br><br />
Regular GA announcement<br><br />
Faith & Spirituality Notebook Contents</span><br><br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Other Considerations<br><br />
Other regular things to do</span></span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are being moved to establish and maintain a Sacred Space (meditation space, quiet space, call it what you may) on the grounds of our local occupations in order to help keep all those nearby rooted in a place of love and compassion. This Occupy movement is uniting the most incredible diversity of individuals across the far (and very far) ends of the artificial and inadequate political spectrum, brought together by a common discontent with the status quo. With all of the intense emotions that fly around such a volatile community, and under the gravity of our collective predicament, people appreciate having a comfortable and calming beautiful place to decompress, sit, meditate, pray, cry, chant, stretch, lay down or read a mystical or sacred text (or engage in any number of other practices) in order to reconnect with their source of divine energy, as they understand it. Additionally, those who pick up the mantle of caretakers of this space are engaging in a continual practice of mindfulness, service and compassion in action. They are then able to carry this calming and joyful energy out into the greater population of the Occupy community and help to deflate and transmute tense and possibly violent situations with calm, compassion, and reason.<br />
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To appreciate these efforts through a cosmic lens: The Occupy movement can be viewed as a punctuation or catalyst of a rapid transformation which has been underway for some time. This has been foretold and informed by the ancient prophecies and wisdoms of many indigenous and mystical traditions. We are now charged with a heightened responsibility of being conscious of our thoughts and actions. Everything we think and do has an affect on those around us and in turn influences the path we will take as a human family. We are entering deeper into a time frame which can be understood as a choice point, where our thoughts and intentions have an increasing impact with a decreasing response time. We have a choice, right now, between existing in a state of Fear, or remaining grounded in a state of Love - and this will be the key deciding factor determining our shared route towards ultimate Unity with the whole of our species; a path which leads us either through a revolution of consciousness, or to an end of mutual destruction. Things are flowing faster and faster as we are reaching that choice point, and the nature of our thoughts and actions in this time will determine how well we make it through the surging river running past us.<br />
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According to wisdom provided in a quote commonly attributed to the Hopi, (but which may come from elders of another indigenous nation):</span><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate."</span>''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are the ones we've been waiting for.” Let us celebrate.<br />
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Those that wish to see us fail do so by seeding division, hatred, and anger; all which are rooted in fear. One radically profound thing we can do to foil this trickery is to establish a Sacred Space for us all to come together and generate an expanding field of Universal Love.<br />
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May these words resonate, evolve, and spread through our collective consciousness.<br />
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'''In Lak'ech A La K'in (I am another yourself!)'''<br><br />
'''Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group'''</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Below you will find a list of logistical considerations and suggestions developed through the establishment of a Sacred Space over two weeks at Occupy Boston. This is intended to serve as a living document and resource for all those in the Occupy movement and beyond, who wish to establish a Sacred Space as a service to their community, and by extension, our species and planet.</span>''<br><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group - Mission Statement:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group seeks to establish an atmosphere of inclusiveness and peace in the environment of Occupy Boston. Its members are committed to welcoming all individuals, while promoting and cultivating the diversity that exists between various religious, faith, and spiritual traditions. Through the establishment of the Sacred Space tent, the group provides participants with a place to decompress in the midst of a chaotic and sometimes stressful atmosphere. Its members are here to serve participants in roles such as facilitators, spiritual guides and mediators. Through the scheduling of workshops, ceremonies, spiritual practices and religious services, the group not only seeks to provide participants with vital opportunities for spiritual growth but it also hopes to cultivate increased awareness and participation in Occupy Boston on the part of the local spiritual community. All are welcome in the group and encouraged to join in the community that we've established at Dewey Square!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">materials/elements of space:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-structure: In Boston we built a solid semi-permanent structure with 2x4s and tarps. We are in the process of designing a more robust and easily constructed/deconstructed structure using PVC, with the possibility of being winterized. These plans will be made available in the near future.<br><br />
-pallets covered with plywood/corrugated plastic to provide a platform off of the ground (away from cold/water)<br><br />
-tarps (to cover the ground, if no pallets)<br><br />
-blankets (lots) for padding<br><br />
-sitting pillows<br><br />
-tapestries<br><br />
-prayer flags and other beautiful fabrics<br><br />
-yoga mats (for yoga and as padding)<br><br />
-those foam puzzle piece things!<br><br />
-LED tea candles (best not to have open flames!)<br><br />
-incense and incense burner<br><br />
-ritualized sound instruments (chimes, drums, singing bowls, gongs, etc...)<br><br />
-pieces of wood covered in decorative cloth to serve as altars in center of room (easy to pick up/clean)<br><br />
-assortment of sacred objects and books (provided organically by community)<br><br />
-bookshelf to keep books off of ground, with translucent plastic bag to cover when intense rain<br><br />
-sealable box to keep items in (when taking down altar to clean, etc)<br><br />
-calendar of events! (weekly on large piece of cardboard facing out so passersby can see it)<br><br />
-inspiring spiritual quotes relevant to resistance/activism<br><br />
-indicate direction of Mecca and keep that corner clear!<br><br />
*a note about religious icons and symbols: In Boston we decided that all expressions of the Goddesses/Gods, prophets, avatars, Ascended Masters, Saints, enlightened beings and magical/sacred symbols and totems would get along just fine together on the altars. We also used the symbol of the Flower of Life on the roof/tarp of our structure (towards the sky!), as a universal symbol of creation and the Sacred (Sacred Geometry).</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Communication Systems</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's a good idea to establish a Facebook/Google group or mailing list to connect all parties concerned with matters of Faith and Spirituality at the occupation. This is a great way to incubate ideas and funnel resources and people to the space. It is also good to have an email address for the group that others can use to communicate with the planning collective. In the case of a facebook group, there is an email address that will post to the group, which is useful. Otherwise, a more traditional list-serve or google group would be sufficient, as long as people not on the list can send to the list (moderation may also be another element that has to be considered). The on-the-ground collective will gather contact info for planning meeting attendees and they will be invited to the online planning group. It is also very important to have a point person (or two) with regular access to the online planning group. This person's number should be available to the on-the-ground collective and especially the Sacred Space Hosts so that they can call to synchronize calendars and communicate other updates.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scheduling:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">They key here is having communication between the online collective and the fluid and ever-changing on-the ground collective present at the occupation, as they may not have regular internet access. At the very least, there must be daily communication between the online and on-the-ground collectives in order to synchronize calenders (so that everyone knows what's going on and to minimize double-booking) and to share other updates/needs/etc. A group document or iCalendar shared by the online group will serve to help populate scheduling for the sacred space on that end. Additionally, a physical calendar on site will be filled in by people making their own offerings. This may lead to double-booking, but in order to minimize this issue, we must be sure to synchronize the calendars on a daily basis. The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation.</span><br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Host</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making sure the space always has a host is a most important challenge to organizing a sacred space. Someone needs to be here, not only for safety purposes, but to maintain a positive energy and welcoming atmosphere. Remember to constantly ask people if they would like to be a host, pass the sign-up sheet around at daily meeting, and bring it up during regular group announcement at the GA. A given host should call the next person on the list if they are late, and find someone to replace them if they do not show up. It is a good idea to have an "on call" list of people that may be able to fill in a gap if the need be. There should always be a host in the sacred space.<br />
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1. BE THERE.<br />
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All kinds of stuff can happen, so it’s very important simply for someone to be there and take<br><br />
responsibility for the space. As we know, anything could change radically at our campsite any<br><br />
day. They could tell us to pack up all of a sudden, so we would need someone to make sure all<br><br />
the lovely books and sacred items in the tent are saved. Whoever is signed up as host during<br><br />
the night should sleep in the tent. They should be aware that they may have to get up<br><br />
suddenly to assist someone or alert safety crews of a disturbance.<br />
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2. Act as liaison between the Faith and Spirituality Group and other groups.<br />
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3. Remind people of sacred space guidelines: especially no food, shoes, smoking or stressful discussion<br />
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4. Be available to people at the tent<br />
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a. People who wish to pray/mediate/rest/whatever―Really, this is the primary<br><br />
purpose for which the space was created. You might be surprised just how many people use<br><br />
our space for meditation, prayer, and reflection. Welcome them in! If they look confused,<br><br />
explain what the tent is and why it was made, and invite them to reflect, pray, or meditate as<br><br />
they wish. Also, point them to the literature spread out in the tent.<br />
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b. Curious passersby―Lots of people walk in from the street or while they tour the camp site on their lunch break. Welcome them in, too! In no small way, the sacred space tent acts as an outreach center for Occupy Boston, showing people that this is a movement with a soul – one that not only shouts and marches but also sings and sits and reflects. Looking at the tent, people can see the depth to which we aspire in this movement. Represent it! Also, don’t hesitate to allow tourists of the campsite to take pictures of our sacred space, provided they are not disrupting the activities inside. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the camp and makes for great publicity for our cause.<br />
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d. Possible worship/workshop facilitators―Some visitors to the tent come because they are looking for someone to talk to about giving a workshop or leading a meditation session or worship service. Point them to the sign-up sheets at the back entrance of the tent and encourage them to write in their event in one of the empty slots. Also, it would be a good idea to take note of the person’s name, the event they want to run, and the date and time and relay this information to the contact person with the online planning collective, so they can put it on the Faith and Spirituality Group schedule.<br />
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e. People wishing to sleep in the sacred space tent―We decided as a group that no more than three people should sleep in the tent, including the host, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am. We want to keep the space available for anyone that wants to use it at any hour of the day or night. If someone is in distress, of course, we shouldn't turn them away. This will be at the discretion of the host. However, if the host finds that someone is taking away space needed by people who wish to use the space for meditation or reflection, then they may kindly refer them to Logistics, who could help them find another place to sleep.<br />
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f. Reporters― If you feel up to it, this is a great chance to give a voice to this movement and to represent its spiritual core. This is, of course, up to the host.<br />
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5. Take care of the sacred space tent, meaning…<br><br />
a. Clean and reorganize the space, each morning and as needed. Shake out the blankets, sweep the floor as needed, rearrange signs that may have blown around, dust and re-arrange the altars.<br><br />
b. At the end of each day (i.e. when you go to sleep), turn off the electronic candles (no need to waste energy), pick up the books and other things that might blow away or that you are afraid might get wet, and put them in the red tub and green box.<br><br />
c. On a windy day, make sure things (books, carpets, little trinkets, etc.) don’t blow away.<br><br />
d. Ensure the structural integrity of the space. Seek assistance from logistics as needed.<br />
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6. Other things to know about stuff in the tent<br><br />
a. The red tub―This is where most of the stuff goes when you pack up the tent for the night. Also, on a rainy night or a particularly rainy day, please pack up some of the carpets and put them into or on top of the tub. And put the tub in the center of the tent, in order to keep them dry. Use your discretion as to when this is necessary.<br><br />
b. The green box―This is where some of the smaller stuff goes, like the electronic candles, pens, etc. The Faith and Spirituality Notebook (with contact numbers) is kept in the green box.<br />
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7. Each day at 6:30 pm, whoever is the host should contact the online liaison to synchronize calendars and share other updates. Whoever has been designated to deliver evening GA announcements will want to check this updated calendar before they do so!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Guidelines</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the Faith and Spirituality Group has adopted the following guidelines for use of the Sacred Space these guidelines are posted at both entrances to the space<br />
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Respect others and the space<br><br />
Remove shoes<br><br />
Finish food outside<br><br />
Be mindful when speaking: words carry vibration so please keep it positive!<br><br />
Minimize conversations (unless otherwise agreed) and limit cellphone use/texting, etc.<br><br />
Bring items to help co-create this sacred space!<br><br />
(tapestries, pieces of nature, incense, photos, totems, other beautiful/sacred objects)<br><br />
Do not leave personal items in the space. Anything left is to be considered an offering to the space.<br><br />
*So as to provide access to the space, no more than 3 people, including host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am, or at the discretion of the Host.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Meetings at Noon<br><br />
30 second moment of silence<br><br />
introductions/go-arounds (pass around contact sheet - in back of F&S notebook)<br><br />
review notes from last meeting - open action items, what did/didn't get done?<br><br />
new proposals (scheduling, events, improvements, logistics, etc.)<br><br />
synchronize schedule with offsite scheduling (designate someone to call/connect with online planning group)<br><br />
pass around Sacred Space Host schedule sign-up sheet - ask for on-call hosts, too.<br><br />
plan nightly GA announcements<br><br />
30 second moment of silence</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Regular GA announcement</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each day, someone from the F&S group should make a group announcement including the following:<br />
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Intro to F&S group: keeping the movement rooted in Love<br><br />
Welcome everyone to share the space, to sit, meditate, pray, sing, stretch, chant whatever you do to reconnect and find balance.<br><br />
Review tonight's and tomorrow's schedule<br><br />
Invite others to offer workshops/teachings/discussions<br><br />
meeting each day at noon to plan for caring and improvement of space<br><br />
help needed! - Hosts to care for space and keep watch for the community<br><br />
plug Facebook group/mailing list for online communication (people are watching online!)<br><br />
blessings</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith & Spirituality Notebook, Contents:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Notebook kept in a box in the space<br />
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Sacred Space Host position description, call list and sign-up sheet (in 3 hour blocks, 24 hours a day)<br><br />
Past meeting agendas, attendance, notes and action items<br><br />
Group contact list (new people sign up at each meeting!)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other considerations:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that from day 1 we use open and inclusive language (not favoring any one particular spiritual path)<br><br />
Constantly invite the community at Occupy to enjoy, co-create and contribute to the space.<br><br />
The planning collective will have to decide whether people can store their stuff or sleep in the Sacred Space (in Boston, we decided that people should not store their personal belongings there, and that no more than 3 people, including the Host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am.)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other regular things to do:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Engage in outreach to faith and spirituality communities, both to bring in people and workshops/services<br><br />
Document the sacred space! Pictures! Blogs! Media! Twitter! Put out the word about the good work we are doing.<br><br />
Add new folks on the physical contact list (passed around at daily meetings) to the online group.<br><br />
The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation. This is something that can be done by a member of the online planning collective.<br />
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[this is the end of the first draft of this document - let's keep it growing!]</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/OccupyTogether+-+Creating+Sacred+Space+at+your+local+Occupation OccupyTogether - Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tent_City/Faith_and_Spirituality/Creating_Sacred_Space_at_your_local_Occupation&diff=2451Tent City/Faith and Spirituality/Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation2011-10-23T19:59:32Z<p>Jess: </p>
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=<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 24pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">OccupyTogether </span>= <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This document was drafted by members of the [[Faith and Spirituality|Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group]], as a contribution to the greater Occupy Movement: a resource to those who wish to establish a Sacred Space at their local occupation. We have summarized what we’ve learned and developed through our process here in Boston. Please feel free to share, modify, and use the contents of this document for any non-commercial purpose related to the Occupy Movement. This document will be hosted and updated on the Occupy Boston wiki. Please contact [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com] ]</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> with any questions/comments/etc. There is also a Facebook page, “[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Together-Sacred-Space-Hosts/278179998872158 Occupy Together - Sacred Space Hosts]” which was established to help us connect and share ideas.<br />
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Thank you for the work you are doing. “We are the ones we were waiting for.”</span></span><br />
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'''<u><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Table of Contents</span></u>'''<br><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)<br><br />
Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group Mission Statement<br><br />
materials/elements of space<br><br />
Communication Systems<br><br />
Scheduling<br><br />
Sacred Space Host<br><br />
Sacred Space Guidelines<br><br />
Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items<br><br />
Regular GA announcement<br><br />
Faith & Spirituality Notebook Contents</span><br><br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Other Considerations<br><br />
Other regular things to do</span></span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are being moved to establish and maintain a Sacred Space (meditation space, quiet space, call it what you may) on the grounds of our local occupations in order to help keep all those nearby rooted in a place of love and compassion. This Occupy movement is uniting the most incredible diversity of individuals across the far (and very far) ends of the artificial and inadequate political spectrum, brought together by a common discontent with the status quo. With all of the intense emotions that fly around such a volatile community, and under the gravity of our collective predicament, people appreciate having a comfortable and calming beautiful place to decompress, sit, meditate, pray, cry, chant, stretch, lay down or read a mystical or sacred text (or engage in any number of other practices) in order to reconnect with their source of divine energy, as they understand it. Additionally, those who pick up the mantle of caretakers of this space are engaging in a continual practice of mindfulness, service and compassion in action. They are then able to carry this calming and joyful energy out into the greater population of the Occupy community and help to deflate and transmute tense and possibly violent situations with calm, compassion, and reason.<br />
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To appreciate these efforts through a cosmic lens: The Occupy movement can be viewed as a punctuation or catalyst of a rapid transformation which has been underway for some time. This has been foretold and informed by the ancient prophecies and wisdoms of many indigenous and mystical traditions. We are now charged with a heightened responsibility of being conscious of our thoughts and actions. Everything we think and do has an affect on those around us and in turn influences the path we will take as a human family. We are entering deeper into a time frame which can be understood as a choice point, where our thoughts and intentions have an increasing impact with a decreasing response time. We have a choice, right now, between existing in a state of Fear, or remaining grounded in a state of Love - and this will be the key deciding factor determining our shared route towards ultimate Unity with the whole of our species; a path which leads us either through a revolution of consciousness, or to an end of mutual destruction. Things are flowing faster and faster as we are reaching that choice point, and the nature of our thoughts and actions in this time will determine how well we make it through the surging river running past us.<br />
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According to wisdom provided in a quote commonly attributed to the Hopi, (but which may come from elders of another indigenous nation):</span><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate."</span>''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are the ones we've been waiting for.” Let us celebrate.<br />
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Those that wish to see us fail do so by seeding division, hatred, and anger; all which are rooted in fear. One radically profound thing we can do to foil this trickery is to establish a Sacred Space for us all to come together and generate an expanding field of Universal Love.<br />
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May these words resonate, evolve, and spread through our collective consciousness.<br />
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'''In Lak'ech A La K'in (I am another yourself!)'''<br><br />
'''Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group'''</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Below you will find a list of logistical considerations and suggestions developed through the establishment of a Sacred Space over two weeks at Occupy Boston. This is intended to serve as a living document and resource for all those in the Occupy movement and beyond, who wish to establish a Sacred Space as a service to their community, and by extension, our species and planet.</span>''<br><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group - Mission Statement:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group seeks to establish an atmosphere of inclusiveness and peace in the environment of Occupy Boston. Its members are committed to welcoming all individuals, while promoting and cultivating the diversity that exists between various religious, faith, and spiritual traditions. Through the establishment of the Sacred Space tent, the group provides participants with a place to decompress in the midst of a chaotic and sometimes stressful atmosphere. Its members are here to serve participants in roles such as facilitators, spiritual guides and mediators. Through the scheduling of workshops, ceremonies, spiritual practices and religious services, the group not only seeks to provide participants with vital opportunities for spiritual growth but it also hopes to cultivate increased awareness and participation in Occupy Boston on the part of the local spiritual community. All are welcome in the group and encouraged to join in the community that we've established at Dewey Square!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">materials/elements of space:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-structure: In Boston we built a solid semi-permanent structure with 2x4s and tarps. We are in the process of designing a more robust and easily constructed/deconstructed structure using PVC, with the possibility of being winterized. These plans will be made available in the near future.<br><br />
-pallets covered with plywood/corrugated plastic to provide a platform off of the ground (away from cold/water)<br><br />
-tarps (to cover the ground, if no pallets)<br><br />
-blankets (lots) for padding<br><br />
-sitting pillows<br><br />
-tapestries<br><br />
-prayer flags and other beautiful fabrics<br><br />
-yoga mats (for yoga and as padding)<br><br />
-those foam puzzle piece things!<br><br />
-LED tea candles (best not to have open flames!)<br><br />
-incense and incense burner<br><br />
-ritualized sound instruments (chimes, drums, singing bowls, gongs, etc...)<br><br />
-pieces of wood covered in decorative cloth to serve as altars in center of room (easy to pick up/clean)<br><br />
-assortment of sacred objects and books (provided organically by community)<br><br />
-bookshelf to keep books off of ground, with translucent plastic bag to cover when intense rain<br><br />
-sealable box to keep items in (when taking down altar to clean, etc)<br><br />
-calendar of events! (weekly on large piece of cardboard facing out so passersby can see it)<br><br />
-inspiring spiritual quotes relevant to resistance/activism<br><br />
-indicate direction of Mecca and keep that corner clear!<br><br />
*a note about religious icons and symbols: In Boston we decided that all expressions of the Goddesses/Gods, prophets, avatars, Ascended Masters, Saints, enlightened beings and magical/sacred symbols and totems would get along just fine together on the altars. We also used the symbol of the Flower of Life on the roof/tarp of our structure (towards the sky!), as a universal symbol of creation and the Sacred (Sacred Geometry).</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Communication Systems</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's a good idea to establish a Facebook/Google group or mailing list to connect all parties concerned with matters of Faith and Spirituality at the occupation. This is a great way to incubate ideas and funnel resources and people to the space. It is also good to have an email address for the group that others can use to communicate with the planning collective. In the case of a facebook group, there is an email address that will post to the group, which is useful. Otherwise, a more traditional list-serve or google group would be sufficient, as long as people not on the list can send to the list (moderation may also be another element that has to be considered). The on-the-ground collective will gather contact info for planning meeting attendees and they will be invited to the online planning group. It is also very important to have a point person (or two) with regular access to the online planning group. This person's number should be available to the on-the-ground collective and especially the Sacred Space Hosts so that they can call to synchronize calendars and communicate other updates.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scheduling:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">They key here is having communication between the online collective and the fluid and ever-changing on-the ground collective present at the occupation, as they may not have regular internet access. At the very least, there must be daily communication between the online and on-the-ground collectives in order to synchronize calenders (so that everyone knows what's going on and to minimize double-booking) and to share other updates/needs/etc. A group document or iCalendar shared by the online group will serve to help populate scheduling for the sacred space on that end. Additionally, a physical calendar on site will be filled in by people making their own offerings. This may lead to double-booking, but in order to minimize this issue, we must be sure to synchronize the calendars on a daily basis. The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation.</span><br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Host</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making sure the space always has a host is a most important challenge to organizing a sacred space. Someone needs to be here, not only for safety purposes, but to maintain a positive energy and welcoming atmosphere. Remember to constantly ask people if they would like to be a host, pass the sign-up sheet around at daily meeting, and bring it up during regular group announcement at the GA. A given host should call the next person on the list if they are late, and find someone to replace them if they do not show up. It is a good idea to have an "on call" list of people that may be able to fill in a gap if the need be. There should always be a host in the sacred space.<br />
<br />
1. BE THERE.<br />
<br />
All kinds of stuff can happen, so it’s very important simply for someone to be there and take<br><br />
responsibility for the space. As we know, anything could change radically at our campsite any<br><br />
day. They could tell us to pack up all of a sudden, so we would need someone to make sure all<br><br />
the lovely books and sacred items in the tent are saved. Whoever is signed up as host during<br><br />
the night should sleep in the tent. They should be aware that they may have to get up<br><br />
suddenly to assist someone or alert safety crews of a disturbance.<br />
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2. Act as liaison between the Faith and Spirituality Group and other groups.<br />
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3. Remind people of sacred space guidelines: especially no food, shoes, smoking or stressful discussion<br />
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4. Be available to people at the tent<br />
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a. People who wish to pray/mediate/rest/whatever―Really, this is the primary<br><br />
purpose for which the space was created. You might be surprised just how many people use<br><br />
our space for meditation, prayer, and reflection. Welcome them in! If they look confused,<br><br />
explain what the tent is and why it was made, and invite them to reflect, pray, or meditate as<br><br />
they wish. Also, point them to the literature spread out in the tent.<br />
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b. Curious passersby―Lots of people walk in from the street or while they tour the camp site on their lunch break. Welcome them in, too! In no small way, the sacred space tent acts as an outreach center for Occupy Boston, showing people that this is a movement with a soul – one that not only shouts and marches but also sings and sits and reflects. Looking at the tent, people can see the depth to which we aspire in this movement. Represent it! Also, don’t hesitate to allow tourists of the campsite to take pictures of our sacred space, provided they are not disrupting the activities inside. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the camp and makes for great publicity for our cause.<br />
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d. Possible worship/workshop facilitators―Some visitors to the tent come because they are looking for someone to talk to about giving a workshop or leading a meditation session or worship service. Point them to the sign-up sheets at the back entrance of the tent and encourage them to write in their event in one of the empty slots. Also, it would be a good idea to take note of the person’s name, the event they want to run, and the date and time and relay this information to the contact person with the online planning collective, so they can put it on the Faith and Spirituality Group schedule.<br />
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e. People wishing to sleep in the sacred space tent―We decided as a group that no more than three people should sleep in the tent, including the host, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am. We want to keep the space available for anyone that wants to use it at any hour of the day or night. If someone is in distress, of course, we shouldn't turn them away. This will be at the discretion of the host. However, if the host finds that someone is taking away space needed by people who wish to use the space for meditation or reflection, then they may kindly refer them to Logistics, who could help them find another place to sleep.<br />
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f. Reporters― If you feel up to it, this is a great chance to give a voice to this movement and to represent its spiritual core. This is, of course, up to the host.<br />
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5. Take care of the sacred space tent, meaning…<br><br />
a. Clean and reorganize the space, each morning and as needed. Shake out the blankets, sweep the floor as needed, rearrange signs that may have blown around, dust and re-arrange the altars.<br><br />
b. At the end of each day (i.e. when you go to sleep), turn off the electronic candles (no need to waste energy), pick up the books and other things that might blow away or that you are afraid might get wet, and put them in the red tub and green box.<br><br />
c. On a windy day, make sure things (books, carpets, little trinkets, etc.) don’t blow away.<br><br />
d. Ensure the structural integrity of the space. Seek assistance from logistics as needed.<br />
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6. Other things to know about stuff in the tent<br><br />
a. The red tub―This is where most of the stuff goes when you pack up the tent for the night. Also, on a rainy night or a particularly rainy day, please pack up some of the carpets and put them into or on top of the tub. And put the tub in the center of the tent, in order to keep them dry. Use your discretion as to when this is necessary.<br><br />
b. The green box―This is where some of the smaller stuff goes, like the electronic candles, pens, etc. The Faith and Spirituality Notebook (with contact numbers) is kept in the green box.<br />
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7. Each day at 6:30 pm, whoever is the host should contact the online liaison to synchronize calendars and share other updates. Whoever has been designated to deliver evening GA announcements will want to check this updated calendar before they do so!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Guidelines</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the Faith and Spirituality Group has adopted the following guidelines for use of the Sacred Space these guidelines are posted at both entrances to the space<br />
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Respect others and the space<br><br />
Remove shoes<br><br />
Finish food outside<br><br />
Be mindful when speaking: words carry vibration so please keep it positive!<br><br />
Minimize conversations (unless otherwise agreed) and limit cellphone use/texting, etc.<br><br />
Bring items to help co-create this sacred space!<br><br />
(tapestries, pieces of nature, incense, photos, totems, other beautiful/sacred objects)<br><br />
Do not leave personal items in the space. Anything left is to be considered an offering to the space.<br><br />
*So as to provide access to the space, no more than 3 people, including host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am, or at the discretion of the Host.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Meetings at Noon<br><br />
30 second moment of silence<br><br />
introductions/go-arounds (pass around contact sheet - in back of F&S notebook)<br><br />
review notes from last meeting - open action items, what did/didn't get done?<br><br />
new proposals (scheduling, events, improvements, logistics, etc.)<br><br />
synchronize schedule with offsite scheduling (designate someone to call/connect with online planning group)<br><br />
pass around Sacred Space Host schedule sign-up sheet - ask for on-call hosts, too.<br><br />
plan nightly GA announcements<br><br />
30 second moment of silence</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Regular GA announcement</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each day, someone from the F&S group should make a group announcement including the following:<br />
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Intro to F&S group: keeping the movement rooted in Love<br><br />
Welcome everyone to share the space, to sit, meditate, pray, sing, stretch, chant whatever you do to reconnect and find balance.<br><br />
Review tonight's and tomorrow's schedule<br><br />
Invite others to offer workshops/teachings/discussions<br><br />
meeting each day at noon to plan for caring and improvement of space<br><br />
help needed! - Hosts to care for space and keep watch for the community<br><br />
plug Facebook group/mailing list for online communication (people are watching online!)<br><br />
blessings</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith & Spirituality Notebook, Contents:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Notebook kept in a box in the space<br />
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Sacred Space Host position description, call list and sign-up sheet (in 3 hour blocks, 24 hours a day)<br><br />
Past meeting agendas, attendance, notes and action items<br><br />
Group contact list (new people sign up at each meeting!)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other considerations:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that from day 1 we use open and inclusive language (not favoring any one particular spiritual path)<br><br />
Constantly invite the community at Occupy to enjoy, co-create and contribute to the space.<br><br />
The planning collective will have to decide whether people can store their stuff or sleep in the Sacred Space (in Boston, we decided that people should not store their personal belongings there, and that no more than 3 people, including the Host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am.)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other regular things to do:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Engage in outreach to faith and spirituality communities, both to bring in people and workshops/services<br><br />
Document the sacred space! Pictures! Blogs! Media! Twitter! Put out the word about the good work we are doing.<br><br />
Add new folks on the physical contact list (passed around at daily meetings) to the online group.<br><br />
The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation. This is something that can be done by a member of the online planning collective.<br />
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[this is the end of the first draft of this document - let's keep it growing!]</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/OccupyTogether+-+Creating+Sacred+Space+at+your+local+Occupation OccupyTogether - Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tent_City/Faith_and_Spirituality/Creating_Sacred_Space_at_your_local_Occupation&diff=2450Tent City/Faith and Spirituality/Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation2011-10-23T19:58:26Z<p>Jess: </p>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This document was drafted by members of the [[Faith and Spirituality|Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group]], as a contribution to the greater Occupy Movement: a resource to those who wish to establish a Sacred Space at their local occupation. We have summarized what we’ve learned and developed through our process here in Boston. Please feel free to share, modify, and use the contents of this document for any non-commercial purpose related to the Occupy Movement. This document will be hosted and updated on the Occupy Boston wiki. Please contact [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com] [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com]]</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> with any questions/comments/etc. There is also a Facebook page, “[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Together-Sacred-Space-Hosts/278179998872158 Occupy Together - Sacred Space Hosts]” which was established to help us connect and share ideas.<br />
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Thank you for the work you are doing. “We are the ones we were waiting for.”</span></span><br />
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'''<u><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Table of Contents</span></u>'''<br><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)<br><br />
Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group Mission Statement<br><br />
materials/elements of space<br><br />
Communication Systems<br><br />
Scheduling<br><br />
Sacred Space Host<br><br />
Sacred Space Guidelines<br><br />
Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items<br><br />
Regular GA announcement<br><br />
Faith & Spirituality Notebook Contents</span><br><br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Other Considerations<br><br />
Other regular things to do</span></span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are being moved to establish and maintain a Sacred Space (meditation space, quiet space, call it what you may) on the grounds of our local occupations in order to help keep all those nearby rooted in a place of love and compassion. This Occupy movement is uniting the most incredible diversity of individuals across the far (and very far) ends of the artificial and inadequate political spectrum, brought together by a common discontent with the status quo. With all of the intense emotions that fly around such a volatile community, and under the gravity of our collective predicament, people appreciate having a comfortable and calming beautiful place to decompress, sit, meditate, pray, cry, chant, stretch, lay down or read a mystical or sacred text (or engage in any number of other practices) in order to reconnect with their source of divine energy, as they understand it. Additionally, those who pick up the mantle of caretakers of this space are engaging in a continual practice of mindfulness, service and compassion in action. They are then able to carry this calming and joyful energy out into the greater population of the Occupy community and help to deflate and transmute tense and possibly violent situations with calm, compassion, and reason.<br />
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To appreciate these efforts through a cosmic lens: The Occupy movement can be viewed as a punctuation or catalyst of a rapid transformation which has been underway for some time. This has been foretold and informed by the ancient prophecies and wisdoms of many indigenous and mystical traditions. We are now charged with a heightened responsibility of being conscious of our thoughts and actions. Everything we think and do has an affect on those around us and in turn influences the path we will take as a human family. We are entering deeper into a time frame which can be understood as a choice point, where our thoughts and intentions have an increasing impact with a decreasing response time. We have a choice, right now, between existing in a state of Fear, or remaining grounded in a state of Love - and this will be the key deciding factor determining our shared route towards ultimate Unity with the whole of our species; a path which leads us either through a revolution of consciousness, or to an end of mutual destruction. Things are flowing faster and faster as we are reaching that choice point, and the nature of our thoughts and actions in this time will determine how well we make it through the surging river running past us.<br />
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According to wisdom provided in a quote commonly attributed to the Hopi, (but which may come from elders of another indigenous nation):</span><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate."</span>''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are the ones we've been waiting for.” Let us celebrate.<br />
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Those that wish to see us fail do so by seeding division, hatred, and anger; all which are rooted in fear. One radically profound thing we can do to foil this trickery is to establish a Sacred Space for us all to come together and generate an expanding field of Universal Love.<br />
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May these words resonate, evolve, and spread through our collective consciousness.<br />
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'''In Lak'ech A La K'in (I am another yourself!)'''<br><br />
'''Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group'''</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Below you will find a list of logistical considerations and suggestions developed through the establishment of a Sacred Space over two weeks at Occupy Boston. This is intended to serve as a living document and resource for all those in the Occupy movement and beyond, who wish to establish a Sacred Space as a service to their community, and by extension, our species and planet.</span>''<br><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group - Mission Statement:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group seeks to establish an atmosphere of inclusiveness and peace in the environment of Occupy Boston. Its members are committed to welcoming all individuals, while promoting and cultivating the diversity that exists between various religious, faith, and spiritual traditions. Through the establishment of the Sacred Space tent, the group provides participants with a place to decompress in the midst of a chaotic and sometimes stressful atmosphere. Its members are here to serve participants in roles such as facilitators, spiritual guides and mediators. Through the scheduling of workshops, ceremonies, spiritual practices and religious services, the group not only seeks to provide participants with vital opportunities for spiritual growth but it also hopes to cultivate increased awareness and participation in Occupy Boston on the part of the local spiritual community. All are welcome in the group and encouraged to join in the community that we've established at Dewey Square!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">materials/elements of space:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-structure: In Boston we built a solid semi-permanent structure with 2x4s and tarps. We are in the process of designing a more robust and easily constructed/deconstructed structure using PVC, with the possibility of being winterized. These plans will be made available in the near future.<br><br />
-pallets covered with plywood/corrugated plastic to provide a platform off of the ground (away from cold/water)<br><br />
-tarps (to cover the ground, if no pallets)<br><br />
-blankets (lots) for padding<br><br />
-sitting pillows<br><br />
-tapestries<br><br />
-prayer flags and other beautiful fabrics<br><br />
-yoga mats (for yoga and as padding)<br><br />
-those foam puzzle piece things!<br><br />
-LED tea candles (best not to have open flames!)<br><br />
-incense and incense burner<br><br />
-ritualized sound instruments (chimes, drums, singing bowls, gongs, etc...)<br><br />
-pieces of wood covered in decorative cloth to serve as altars in center of room (easy to pick up/clean)<br><br />
-assortment of sacred objects and books (provided organically by community)<br><br />
-bookshelf to keep books off of ground, with translucent plastic bag to cover when intense rain<br><br />
-sealable box to keep items in (when taking down altar to clean, etc)<br><br />
-calendar of events! (weekly on large piece of cardboard facing out so passersby can see it)<br><br />
-inspiring spiritual quotes relevant to resistance/activism<br><br />
-indicate direction of Mecca and keep that corner clear!<br><br />
*a note about religious icons and symbols: In Boston we decided that all expressions of the Goddesses/Gods, prophets, avatars, Ascended Masters, Saints, enlightened beings and magical/sacred symbols and totems would get along just fine together on the altars. We also used the symbol of the Flower of Life on the roof/tarp of our structure (towards the sky!), as a universal symbol of creation and the Sacred (Sacred Geometry).</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Communication Systems</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's a good idea to establish a Facebook/Google group or mailing list to connect all parties concerned with matters of Faith and Spirituality at the occupation. This is a great way to incubate ideas and funnel resources and people to the space. It is also good to have an email address for the group that others can use to communicate with the planning collective. In the case of a facebook group, there is an email address that will post to the group, which is useful. Otherwise, a more traditional list-serve or google group would be sufficient, as long as people not on the list can send to the list (moderation may also be another element that has to be considered). The on-the-ground collective will gather contact info for planning meeting attendees and they will be invited to the online planning group. It is also very important to have a point person (or two) with regular access to the online planning group. This person's number should be available to the on-the-ground collective and especially the Sacred Space Hosts so that they can call to synchronize calendars and communicate other updates.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scheduling:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">They key here is having communication between the online collective and the fluid and ever-changing on-the ground collective present at the occupation, as they may not have regular internet access. At the very least, there must be daily communication between the online and on-the-ground collectives in order to synchronize calenders (so that everyone knows what's going on and to minimize double-booking) and to share other updates/needs/etc. A group document or iCalendar shared by the online group will serve to help populate scheduling for the sacred space on that end. Additionally, a physical calendar on site will be filled in by people making their own offerings. This may lead to double-booking, but in order to minimize this issue, we must be sure to synchronize the calendars on a daily basis. The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation.</span><br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Host</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making sure the space always has a host is a most important challenge to organizing a sacred space. Someone needs to be here, not only for safety purposes, but to maintain a positive energy and welcoming atmosphere. Remember to constantly ask people if they would like to be a host, pass the sign-up sheet around at daily meeting, and bring it up during regular group announcement at the GA. A given host should call the next person on the list if they are late, and find someone to replace them if they do not show up. It is a good idea to have an "on call" list of people that may be able to fill in a gap if the need be. There should always be a host in the sacred space.<br />
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1. BE THERE.<br />
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All kinds of stuff can happen, so it’s very important simply for someone to be there and take<br><br />
responsibility for the space. As we know, anything could change radically at our campsite any<br><br />
day. They could tell us to pack up all of a sudden, so we would need someone to make sure all<br><br />
the lovely books and sacred items in the tent are saved. Whoever is signed up as host during<br><br />
the night should sleep in the tent. They should be aware that they may have to get up<br><br />
suddenly to assist someone or alert safety crews of a disturbance.<br />
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2. Act as liaison between the Faith and Spirituality Group and other groups.<br />
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3. Remind people of sacred space guidelines: especially no food, shoes, smoking or stressful discussion<br />
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4. Be available to people at the tent<br />
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a. People who wish to pray/mediate/rest/whatever―Really, this is the primary<br><br />
purpose for which the space was created. You might be surprised just how many people use<br><br />
our space for meditation, prayer, and reflection. Welcome them in! If they look confused,<br><br />
explain what the tent is and why it was made, and invite them to reflect, pray, or meditate as<br><br />
they wish. Also, point them to the literature spread out in the tent.<br />
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b. Curious passersby―Lots of people walk in from the street or while they tour the camp site on their lunch break. Welcome them in, too! In no small way, the sacred space tent acts as an outreach center for Occupy Boston, showing people that this is a movement with a soul – one that not only shouts and marches but also sings and sits and reflects. Looking at the tent, people can see the depth to which we aspire in this movement. Represent it! Also, don’t hesitate to allow tourists of the campsite to take pictures of our sacred space, provided they are not disrupting the activities inside. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the camp and makes for great publicity for our cause.<br />
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d. Possible worship/workshop facilitators―Some visitors to the tent come because they are looking for someone to talk to about giving a workshop or leading a meditation session or worship service. Point them to the sign-up sheets at the back entrance of the tent and encourage them to write in their event in one of the empty slots. Also, it would be a good idea to take note of the person’s name, the event they want to run, and the date and time and relay this information to the contact person with the online planning collective, so they can put it on the Faith and Spirituality Group schedule.<br />
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e. People wishing to sleep in the sacred space tent―We decided as a group that no more than three people should sleep in the tent, including the host, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am. We want to keep the space available for anyone that wants to use it at any hour of the day or night. If someone is in distress, of course, we shouldn't turn them away. This will be at the discretion of the host. However, if the host finds that someone is taking away space needed by people who wish to use the space for meditation or reflection, then they may kindly refer them to Logistics, who could help them find another place to sleep.<br />
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f. Reporters― If you feel up to it, this is a great chance to give a voice to this movement and to represent its spiritual core. This is, of course, up to the host.<br />
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5. Take care of the sacred space tent, meaning…<br><br />
a. Clean and reorganize the space, each morning and as needed. Shake out the blankets, sweep the floor as needed, rearrange signs that may have blown around, dust and re-arrange the altars.<br><br />
b. At the end of each day (i.e. when you go to sleep), turn off the electronic candles (no need to waste energy), pick up the books and other things that might blow away or that you are afraid might get wet, and put them in the red tub and green box.<br><br />
c. On a windy day, make sure things (books, carpets, little trinkets, etc.) don’t blow away.<br><br />
d. Ensure the structural integrity of the space. Seek assistance from logistics as needed.<br />
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6. Other things to know about stuff in the tent<br><br />
a. The red tub―This is where most of the stuff goes when you pack up the tent for the night. Also, on a rainy night or a particularly rainy day, please pack up some of the carpets and put them into or on top of the tub. And put the tub in the center of the tent, in order to keep them dry. Use your discretion as to when this is necessary.<br><br />
b. The green box―This is where some of the smaller stuff goes, like the electronic candles, pens, etc. The Faith and Spirituality Notebook (with contact numbers) is kept in the green box.<br />
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7. Each day at 6:30 pm, whoever is the host should contact the online liaison to synchronize calendars and share other updates. Whoever has been designated to deliver evening GA announcements will want to check this updated calendar before they do so!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Guidelines</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the Faith and Spirituality Group has adopted the following guidelines for use of the Sacred Space these guidelines are posted at both entrances to the space<br />
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Respect others and the space<br><br />
Remove shoes<br><br />
Finish food outside<br><br />
Be mindful when speaking: words carry vibration so please keep it positive!<br><br />
Minimize conversations (unless otherwise agreed) and limit cellphone use/texting, etc.<br><br />
Bring items to help co-create this sacred space!<br><br />
(tapestries, pieces of nature, incense, photos, totems, other beautiful/sacred objects)<br><br />
Do not leave personal items in the space. Anything left is to be considered an offering to the space.<br><br />
*So as to provide access to the space, no more than 3 people, including host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am, or at the discretion of the Host.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Meetings at Noon<br><br />
30 second moment of silence<br><br />
introductions/go-arounds (pass around contact sheet - in back of F&S notebook)<br><br />
review notes from last meeting - open action items, what did/didn't get done?<br><br />
new proposals (scheduling, events, improvements, logistics, etc.)<br><br />
synchronize schedule with offsite scheduling (designate someone to call/connect with online planning group)<br><br />
pass around Sacred Space Host schedule sign-up sheet - ask for on-call hosts, too.<br><br />
plan nightly GA announcements<br><br />
30 second moment of silence</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Regular GA announcement</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each day, someone from the F&S group should make a group announcement including the following:<br />
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Intro to F&S group: keeping the movement rooted in Love<br><br />
Welcome everyone to share the space, to sit, meditate, pray, sing, stretch, chant whatever you do to reconnect and find balance.<br><br />
Review tonight's and tomorrow's schedule<br><br />
Invite others to offer workshops/teachings/discussions<br><br />
meeting each day at noon to plan for caring and improvement of space<br><br />
help needed! - Hosts to care for space and keep watch for the community<br><br />
plug Facebook group/mailing list for online communication (people are watching online!)<br><br />
blessings</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith & Spirituality Notebook, Contents:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Notebook kept in a box in the space<br />
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Sacred Space Host position description, call list and sign-up sheet (in 3 hour blocks, 24 hours a day)<br><br />
Past meeting agendas, attendance, notes and action items<br><br />
Group contact list (new people sign up at each meeting!)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other considerations:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that from day 1 we use open and inclusive language (not favoring any one particular spiritual path)<br><br />
Constantly invite the community at Occupy to enjoy, co-create and contribute to the space.<br><br />
The planning collective will have to decide whether people can store their stuff or sleep in the Sacred Space (in Boston, we decided that people should not store their personal belongings there, and that no more than 3 people, including the Host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am.)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other regular things to do:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Engage in outreach to faith and spirituality communities, both to bring in people and workshops/services<br><br />
Document the sacred space! Pictures! Blogs! Media! Twitter! Put out the word about the good work we are doing.<br><br />
Add new folks on the physical contact list (passed around at daily meetings) to the online group.<br><br />
The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation. This is something that can be done by a member of the online planning collective.<br />
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[this is the end of the first draft of this document - let's keep it growing!]</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/OccupyTogether+-+Creating+Sacred+Space+at+your+local+Occupation OccupyTogether - Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Tent_City/Faith_and_Spirituality/Creating_Sacred_Space_at_your_local_Occupation&diff=2448Tent City/Faith and Spirituality/Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation2011-10-23T19:56:32Z<p>Jess: /* Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation */</p>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This document was drafted by members of the [[Faith and Spirituality|Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group]], as a contribution to the greater Occupy Movement: a resource to those who wish to establish a Sacred Space at their local occupation. We have summarized what we’ve learned and developed through our process here in Boston. Please feel free to share, modify, and use the contents of this document for any non-commercial purpose related to the Occupy Movement. This document will be hosted and updated on the Occupy Boston wiki. Please contact </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">[https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=[mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com] [mailto:occupybostonspirituality@gmail.com]]</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> with any questions/comments/etc. There is also a Facebook page, “[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-Together-Sacred-Space-Hosts/278179998872158 Occupy Together - Sacred Space Hosts]” which was established to help us connect and share ideas.<br />
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Thank you for the work you are doing. “We are the ones we were waiting for.”</span></span><br />
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'''<u><span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Table of Contents</span></u>'''<br><br />
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)<br><br />
Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group Mission Statement<br><br />
materials/elements of space<br><br />
Communication Systems<br><br />
Scheduling<br><br />
Sacred Space Host<br><br />
Sacred Space Guidelines<br><br />
Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items<br><br />
Regular GA announcement<br><br />
Faith & Spirituality Notebook Contents</span><br><br />
<span style="color: #000099;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22px;">Other Considerations<br><br />
Other regular things to do</span></span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Introduction (what and why)</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are being moved to establish and maintain a Sacred Space (meditation space, quiet space, call it what you may) on the grounds of our local occupations in order to help keep all those nearby rooted in a place of love and compassion. This Occupy movement is uniting the most incredible diversity of individuals across the far (and very far) ends of the artificial and inadequate political spectrum, brought together by a common discontent with the status quo. With all of the intense emotions that fly around such a volatile community, and under the gravity of our collective predicament, people appreciate having a comfortable and calming beautiful place to decompress, sit, meditate, pray, cry, chant, stretch, lay down or read a mystical or sacred text (or engage in any number of other practices) in order to reconnect with their source of divine energy, as they understand it. Additionally, those who pick up the mantle of caretakers of this space are engaging in a continual practice of mindfulness, service and compassion in action. They are then able to carry this calming and joyful energy out into the greater population of the Occupy community and help to deflate and transmute tense and possibly violent situations with calm, compassion, and reason.<br />
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To appreciate these efforts through a cosmic lens: The Occupy movement can be viewed as a punctuation or catalyst of a rapid transformation which has been underway for some time. This has been foretold and informed by the ancient prophecies and wisdoms of many indigenous and mystical traditions. We are now charged with a heightened responsibility of being conscious of our thoughts and actions. Everything we think and do has an affect on those around us and in turn influences the path we will take as a human family. We are entering deeper into a time frame which can be understood as a choice point, where our thoughts and intentions have an increasing impact with a decreasing response time. We have a choice, right now, between existing in a state of Fear, or remaining grounded in a state of Love - and this will be the key deciding factor determining our shared route towards ultimate Unity with the whole of our species; a path which leads us either through a revolution of consciousness, or to an end of mutual destruction. Things are flowing faster and faster as we are reaching that choice point, and the nature of our thoughts and actions in this time will determine how well we make it through the surging river running past us.<br />
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According to wisdom provided in a quote commonly attributed to the Hopi, (but which may come from elders of another indigenous nation):</span><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> "There is a river flowing now very fast. It is so great and swift that there are those who will be afraid. They will try to hold on to the shore. They will feel they are being torn apart and will suffer greatly. Know the river has its destination. The elders say we must let go of the shore, push off into the middle of the river, keep our eyes open, and our heads above the water. And I say, see who is in there with you and celebrate."</span>''<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">We are the ones we've been waiting for.” Let us celebrate.<br />
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Those that wish to see us fail do so by seeding division, hatred, and anger; all which are rooted in fear. One radically profound thing we can do to foil this trickery is to establish a Sacred Space for us all to come together and generate an expanding field of Universal Love.<br />
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May these words resonate, evolve, and spread through our collective consciousness.<br />
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'''In Lak'ech A La K'in (I am another yourself!)'''<br><br />
'''Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group'''</span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; display: block;"><br><br />
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''<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Below you will find a list of logistical considerations and suggestions developed through the establishment of a Sacred Space over two weeks at Occupy Boston. This is intended to serve as a living document and resource for all those in the Occupy movement and beyond, who wish to establish a Sacred Space as a service to their community, and by extension, our species and planet.</span>''<br><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group - Mission Statement:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Occupy Boston Faith and Spirituality Group seeks to establish an atmosphere of inclusiveness and peace in the environment of Occupy Boston. Its members are committed to welcoming all individuals, while promoting and cultivating the diversity that exists between various religious, faith, and spiritual traditions. Through the establishment of the Sacred Space tent, the group provides participants with a place to decompress in the midst of a chaotic and sometimes stressful atmosphere. Its members are here to serve participants in roles such as facilitators, spiritual guides and mediators. Through the scheduling of workshops, ceremonies, spiritual practices and religious services, the group not only seeks to provide participants with vital opportunities for spiritual growth but it also hopes to cultivate increased awareness and participation in Occupy Boston on the part of the local spiritual community. All are welcome in the group and encouraged to join in the community that we've established at Dewey Square!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">materials/elements of space:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">-structure: In Boston we built a solid semi-permanent structure with 2x4s and tarps. We are in the process of designing a more robust and easily constructed/deconstructed structure using PVC, with the possibility of being winterized. These plans will be made available in the near future.<br><br />
-pallets covered with plywood/corrugated plastic to provide a platform off of the ground (away from cold/water)<br><br />
-tarps (to cover the ground, if no pallets)<br><br />
-blankets (lots) for padding<br><br />
-sitting pillows<br><br />
-tapestries<br><br />
-prayer flags and other beautiful fabrics<br><br />
-yoga mats (for yoga and as padding)<br><br />
-those foam puzzle piece things!<br><br />
-LED tea candles (best not to have open flames!)<br><br />
-incense and incense burner<br><br />
-ritualized sound instruments (chimes, drums, singing bowls, gongs, etc...)<br><br />
-pieces of wood covered in decorative cloth to serve as altars in center of room (easy to pick up/clean)<br><br />
-assortment of sacred objects and books (provided organically by community)<br><br />
-bookshelf to keep books off of ground, with translucent plastic bag to cover when intense rain<br><br />
-sealable box to keep items in (when taking down altar to clean, etc)<br><br />
-calendar of events! (weekly on large piece of cardboard facing out so passersby can see it)<br><br />
-inspiring spiritual quotes relevant to resistance/activism<br><br />
-indicate direction of Mecca and keep that corner clear!<br><br />
*a note about religious icons and symbols: In Boston we decided that all expressions of the Goddesses/Gods, prophets, avatars, Ascended Masters, Saints, enlightened beings and magical/sacred symbols and totems would get along just fine together on the altars. We also used the symbol of the Flower of Life on the roof/tarp of our structure (towards the sky!), as a universal symbol of creation and the Sacred (Sacred Geometry).</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Communication Systems</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">It's a good idea to establish a Facebook/Google group or mailing list to connect all parties concerned with matters of Faith and Spirituality at the occupation. This is a great way to incubate ideas and funnel resources and people to the space. It is also good to have an email address for the group that others can use to communicate with the planning collective. In the case of a facebook group, there is an email address that will post to the group, which is useful. Otherwise, a more traditional list-serve or google group would be sufficient, as long as people not on the list can send to the list (moderation may also be another element that has to be considered). The on-the-ground collective will gather contact info for planning meeting attendees and they will be invited to the online planning group. It is also very important to have a point person (or two) with regular access to the online planning group. This person's number should be available to the on-the-ground collective and especially the Sacred Space Hosts so that they can call to synchronize calendars and communicate other updates.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Scheduling:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">They key here is having communication between the online collective and the fluid and ever-changing on-the ground collective present at the occupation, as they may not have regular internet access. At the very least, there must be daily communication between the online and on-the-ground collectives in order to synchronize calenders (so that everyone knows what's going on and to minimize double-booking) and to share other updates/needs/etc. A group document or iCalendar shared by the online group will serve to help populate scheduling for the sacred space on that end. Additionally, a physical calendar on site will be filled in by people making their own offerings. This may lead to double-booking, but in order to minimize this issue, we must be sure to synchronize the calendars on a daily basis. The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation.</span><br />
==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Host</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Making sure the space always has a host is a most important challenge to organizing a sacred space. Someone needs to be here, not only for safety purposes, but to maintain a positive energy and welcoming atmosphere. Remember to constantly ask people if they would like to be a host, pass the sign-up sheet around at daily meeting, and bring it up during regular group announcement at the GA. A given host should call the next person on the list if they are late, and find someone to replace them if they do not show up. It is a good idea to have an "on call" list of people that may be able to fill in a gap if the need be. There should always be a host in the sacred space.<br />
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1. BE THERE.<br />
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All kinds of stuff can happen, so it’s very important simply for someone to be there and take<br><br />
responsibility for the space. As we know, anything could change radically at our campsite any<br><br />
day. They could tell us to pack up all of a sudden, so we would need someone to make sure all<br><br />
the lovely books and sacred items in the tent are saved. Whoever is signed up as host during<br><br />
the night should sleep in the tent. They should be aware that they may have to get up<br><br />
suddenly to assist someone or alert safety crews of a disturbance.<br />
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2. Act as liaison between the Faith and Spirituality Group and other groups.<br />
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3. Remind people of sacred space guidelines: especially no food, shoes, smoking or stressful discussion<br />
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4. Be available to people at the tent<br />
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a. People who wish to pray/mediate/rest/whatever―Really, this is the primary<br><br />
purpose for which the space was created. You might be surprised just how many people use<br><br />
our space for meditation, prayer, and reflection. Welcome them in! If they look confused,<br><br />
explain what the tent is and why it was made, and invite them to reflect, pray, or meditate as<br><br />
they wish. Also, point them to the literature spread out in the tent.<br />
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b. Curious passersby―Lots of people walk in from the street or while they tour the camp site on their lunch break. Welcome them in, too! In no small way, the sacred space tent acts as an outreach center for Occupy Boston, showing people that this is a movement with a soul – one that not only shouts and marches but also sings and sits and reflects. Looking at the tent, people can see the depth to which we aspire in this movement. Represent it! Also, don’t hesitate to allow tourists of the campsite to take pictures of our sacred space, provided they are not disrupting the activities inside. It is one of the most picturesque parts of the camp and makes for great publicity for our cause.<br />
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d. Possible worship/workshop facilitators―Some visitors to the tent come because they are looking for someone to talk to about giving a workshop or leading a meditation session or worship service. Point them to the sign-up sheets at the back entrance of the tent and encourage them to write in their event in one of the empty slots. Also, it would be a good idea to take note of the person’s name, the event they want to run, and the date and time and relay this information to the contact person with the online planning collective, so they can put it on the Faith and Spirituality Group schedule.<br />
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e. People wishing to sleep in the sacred space tent―We decided as a group that no more than three people should sleep in the tent, including the host, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am. We want to keep the space available for anyone that wants to use it at any hour of the day or night. If someone is in distress, of course, we shouldn't turn them away. This will be at the discretion of the host. However, if the host finds that someone is taking away space needed by people who wish to use the space for meditation or reflection, then they may kindly refer them to Logistics, who could help them find another place to sleep.<br />
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f. Reporters― If you feel up to it, this is a great chance to give a voice to this movement and to represent its spiritual core. This is, of course, up to the host.<br />
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5. Take care of the sacred space tent, meaning…<br><br />
a. Clean and reorganize the space, each morning and as needed. Shake out the blankets, sweep the floor as needed, rearrange signs that may have blown around, dust and re-arrange the altars.<br><br />
b. At the end of each day (i.e. when you go to sleep), turn off the electronic candles (no need to waste energy), pick up the books and other things that might blow away or that you are afraid might get wet, and put them in the red tub and green box.<br><br />
c. On a windy day, make sure things (books, carpets, little trinkets, etc.) don’t blow away.<br><br />
d. Ensure the structural integrity of the space. Seek assistance from logistics as needed.<br />
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6. Other things to know about stuff in the tent<br><br />
a. The red tub―This is where most of the stuff goes when you pack up the tent for the night. Also, on a rainy night or a particularly rainy day, please pack up some of the carpets and put them into or on top of the tub. And put the tub in the center of the tent, in order to keep them dry. Use your discretion as to when this is necessary.<br><br />
b. The green box―This is where some of the smaller stuff goes, like the electronic candles, pens, etc. The Faith and Spirituality Notebook (with contact numbers) is kept in the green box.<br />
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7. Each day at 6:30 pm, whoever is the host should contact the online liaison to synchronize calendars and share other updates. Whoever has been designated to deliver evening GA announcements will want to check this updated calendar before they do so!</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Sacred Space Guidelines</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">the Faith and Spirituality Group has adopted the following guidelines for use of the Sacred Space these guidelines are posted at both entrances to the space<br />
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Respect others and the space<br><br />
Remove shoes<br><br />
Finish food outside<br><br />
Be mindful when speaking: words carry vibration so please keep it positive!<br><br />
Minimize conversations (unless otherwise agreed) and limit cellphone use/texting, etc.<br><br />
Bring items to help co-create this sacred space!<br><br />
(tapestries, pieces of nature, incense, photos, totems, other beautiful/sacred objects)<br><br />
Do not leave personal items in the space. Anything left is to be considered an offering to the space.<br><br />
*So as to provide access to the space, no more than 3 people, including host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am, or at the discretion of the Host.</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith and Spirituality Group Meeting - Regular Agenda Items</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Daily Meetings at Noon<br><br />
30 second moment of silence<br><br />
introductions/go-arounds (pass around contact sheet - in back of F&S notebook)<br><br />
review notes from last meeting - open action items, what did/didn't get done?<br><br />
new proposals (scheduling, events, improvements, logistics, etc.)<br><br />
synchronize schedule with offsite scheduling (designate someone to call/connect with online planning group)<br><br />
pass around Sacred Space Host schedule sign-up sheet - ask for on-call hosts, too.<br><br />
plan nightly GA announcements<br><br />
30 second moment of silence</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Regular GA announcement</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each day, someone from the F&S group should make a group announcement including the following:<br />
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Intro to F&S group: keeping the movement rooted in Love<br><br />
Welcome everyone to share the space, to sit, meditate, pray, sing, stretch, chant whatever you do to reconnect and find balance.<br><br />
Review tonight's and tomorrow's schedule<br><br />
Invite others to offer workshops/teachings/discussions<br><br />
meeting each day at noon to plan for caring and improvement of space<br><br />
help needed! - Hosts to care for space and keep watch for the community<br><br />
plug Facebook group/mailing list for online communication (people are watching online!)<br><br />
blessings</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Faith & Spirituality Notebook, Contents:</span>== <br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Notebook kept in a box in the space<br />
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Sacred Space Host position description, call list and sign-up sheet (in 3 hour blocks, 24 hours a day)<br><br />
Past meeting agendas, attendance, notes and action items<br><br />
Group contact list (new people sign up at each meeting!)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other considerations:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Make sure that from day 1 we use open and inclusive language (not favoring any one particular spiritual path)<br><br />
Constantly invite the community at Occupy to enjoy, co-create and contribute to the space.<br><br />
The planning collective will have to decide whether people can store their stuff or sleep in the Sacred Space (in Boston, we decided that people should not store their personal belongings there, and that no more than 3 people, including the Host, should sleep in the space, and only between the hours of midnight and 8:30 am.)</span><br />
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==<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Other regular things to do:</span>== <br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Engage in outreach to faith and spirituality communities, both to bring in people and workshops/services<br><br />
Document the sacred space! Pictures! Blogs! Media! Twitter! Put out the word about the good work we are doing.<br><br />
Add new folks on the physical contact list (passed around at daily meetings) to the online group.<br><br />
The events calendar for the sacred space should be updated regularly with a manager of the main website of the occupation. This is something that can be done by a member of the online planning collective.<br />
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[this is the end of the first draft of this document - let's keep it growing!]</span><br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/OccupyTogether+-+Creating+Sacred+Space+at+your+local+Occupation OccupyTogether - Creating Sacred Space at your local Occupation at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Medical&diff=2440Medical2011-10-23T19:47:59Z<p>Jess: /* Announcements */</p>
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<div>This is the homepage for Medical Committee of Occupy Boston.<br />
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'''JOIN US! :)'''<br><br />
If you would like to be a part of the Medic Working Group, please stop by the Medic Tent and/or send an email to [mailto:occupybosmedic occupybosmedic]<br />
=Announcements= <br />
[http://occupybostonglobe.com/2011/10/06/upcoming-workshops/ Occupy Boston Globe - Medical: Workshops]<br />
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last updated 2011-10-11 11:31 pm:<br />
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The medical team has taken and inventory and highlighted a list of things they do and do not need. The highlights are as follows.<br><br />
''Note: please do not list any controlled substances, including prescription drugs. For example, do not list albuterol inhalers''<br><br />
We could use:<br />
* aspirin<br />
* benadryl<br />
* chemical cold packs<br />
* roller gauze<br />
* triangular bandages<br />
* XL gloves (non-latex preferred, all accepted)<br />
* vitamin C<br />
* eye drops<br />
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We are good for at least a few days on:<br />
* acetominophen<br />
* alcohol prep wipes<br />
* band-aids<br />
* cotton balls & rounds<br />
* cough drops<br />
* dayquil/nyquil<br />
* ibuprofen<br />
* rubbing alcohol<br />
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Thanks to all those who donated, and also to the medical volunteers for taking such thorough inventory and reporting it efficiently.<br />
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'''VOLUNTEERING'''<br><br />
If you would like to be a part of the Medic Working Group, please stop by the Medic Tent and/or send an email to [mailto:occupybosmedic@gmail.com]<br />
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October 07, 2011<br />
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The Medical working group has two upcoming workshops open to all Occupy Boston participants.<br />
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On '''Friday, October 7th at 5:30''' pm we will present “Health & Safety for Protests including Camping in the Cold & Wet”.<br />
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On '''Sunday, October 9th at noon''', join us for “Eye Flush Training for Treating Chemical Weapons (pepper spray, mace and tear gas)”.<br />
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Locations TBD, but meet at the Medic Tent in Dewey Square a few minutes before start time.<br><br />
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==DONATIONS NEEDED== <br />
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* Povidone iodine or alcohol wipes<br />
* Heat packs<br />
* Ace bandages<br />
* Tampons & pads<br />
* Energy/granola bars (no peanuts) & juice<br />
* N95 respirator masks<br />
* Liquid antacid (maalox) – to dilute 50/50 with water<br />
* Soap (biodegradeable)<br />
* Sam splint<br />
* Disposable/pocket CPR masks<br />
* Cough drops<br />
* Immunity-boosting herbs like echinacea, calming teas (sleepytime, destress tea whatever), and some cranberry juice for UTIs<br><br />
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=Staying Healthy in Tent City= <br />
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Here’s a PDF guide for how to stay healthy during the Occupation from your friendly Boston Street Medics, so read it!<br />
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[http://occupybos.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/stay-healthy.pdf Right-click and Save As]<br />
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=First Aid Tips:= <br />
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=Risking Arrest with Health Conditions= <br />
* If you have any health condition that might pose serious health problems if your medication is interrupted (such as: retroviruses, psychiatric disorders, diabetes, hypertension, or asthma), you should be aware that you may not have access to proper medication while you are in jail. A letter from a doctor may help. Three copies of the letter are needed, one for the legal team, one for the medical team (these will be kept completely confidential) and one for you.<br />
* It should include the following information: your name, diagnosis, that you must have access at all times to your medication, a list of all medication, that you must be allowed to keep medication on yourself so that they can be properly administered, and that no substitutions are acceptable.<br />
* Since your name must be on the document, you may want to hide it on your body as a sort of insurance policy–perhaps you won’t need it and then could eat it and utilize solidarity tactics. We believe that revealing your name and cooperating with the jailers to ensure your health is more beneficial to all than having to deal with a serious medical problem. Better to cite out than pass out.<br />
* Please make sure that your Medic Team and the Legal Team is aware of your needs so they can help care and advocate for you.<br />
* Carrying essential medications in their original prescription bottles with your name and the drug, dosage, etc. may help you get access to them in jail.<br />
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==Avoiding Tear Gas and Pepper Spray== <br />
* Those with asthma, respiratory problems or infections, pregnant women, women attempting to get pregnant, anyone ill or with a poor immune system, seizure disorders, eye infections, contact lens wearers, and children.<br />
* Tear gas and pepper spray are very painfully for the eyes and can cause a very hard breathing environment. Make sure to bring something to cover the mouth and eyes when necessary.<br />
* Poring milk on the eyes help against the pain of pepper spray and applying soaked towels around your nose and mouth with lemon juice, cider vinegar or soda-pop help against tear gas. Wash your skin with soap and water and make sure to get rid of you contact lenses if present.<br />
* Contact lenses trap the irritating gases and chemical compounds underneath them and may increase the amount of damage and irritation. Get prescription glasses now and warn others not to wear contact lenses!<br />
* Menstrual Periods/Pregnancy : A significant number of women gassed experience immediate onset of menstruation outside their normal cycles.<br />
* Some reported menstrual irregularities lasting for months. At least one spontaneous abortion – or miscarriage -has been reported.<br />
* Reaction to chemical exposure will be greater with the presence of some skin conditions such as acne or severe eczema.<br />
* Tear gas and pepper spray contain oily solvents that will slowly dissolve rubber and plastic, so don’t buy really expensive gear. This means that your goggles will only provide temporary protection. Also remember that the straps of your gear will absorb the chemicals and eventually begin to irritate the skin beneath.<br />
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=Pepper Spray Awareness= <br />
* Since pepper spray is often sprayed at a close distance, the police may try to:<br />
** Physically remove your goggles/breathing protection.<br><br />
** Spray between your face and your goggles/mask (which if your hands are locked down, makes them a trap for the chemical).<br />
* It can be hazardous. People have died from respiratory failure (no protesters that we are aware of).<br />
* Asthmatics should bring their broncho dilators.<br />
* The propellants and/or active ingredients can cause cancer, are mutagenic and hence potentially teratogenic. One form of tear gas (CN) is 50% solvent -the solvent, methylene chloride, is a highly toxic chemical which can cause altered central nervous system function.<br />
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Note: Thanks to Bob from OccupyDC for this information.<br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Medical Medical at wikispaces]''</div>Jesshttps://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/index.php?title=Arts/Media/Int/Photography&diff=2433Arts/Media/Int/Photography2011-10-23T19:37:47Z<p>Jess: /* Other Photos */</p>
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<div>[http://www.flickr.com/groups/occupyboston/ Occupy Boston Flickr Pool]<br />
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[http://www.flickr.com//photos/aaronspagnolo/sets/72157627834847548/show/ Occupy Boston - Day One + March]<br />
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==Other Photos== <br />
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Occupy Boston Photos from kswanson on Tabblo. [http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1835125/ A link to Tabblo.com]<br><br />
Here is a second set. [http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1835760/ Link to Occupy Boston #2 on Tabblo]<br><br />
Set #3. Camp on Oct 15: [http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1836168/ Link to Occupy Boston #3 on Tabblo]<br><br />
Set #4. Anti-War Rally on Oct 15: [http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1836176/ Link to Occupy Boston #4 on Tabblo.com]<br><br />
Set #5. Student March on Oct 15: [http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1836170/ Link to Occupy Boston #5 on Tabblo.com]<br />
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/68376056@N05/sets/72157627842786242/<br />
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Two pictures of the text from the first and fourteenth amendments above the camp:<br><br />
[[image:occupyboston/IMG_1320.JPG]]<br><br />
[[image:occupyboston/IMG_1322.JPG]] Flickr<br />
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''Based on: [http://occupyboston.wikispaces.com/Int.+Photography Int. Photography at wikispaces]''</div>Jess